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Tourism sites win 2026 Green Destination awards
Published on 06/03/2026
» The Department of Tourism, Ministry of Tourism and Sports, extends its congratulations to two Thai tourist destinations that have received international certification under the Green Destinations Awards 2026 for sustainable tourism standards. Doi Phu Kha National Park in Nan was honoured with the Silver Award, while Takua Pa Old Town in Phangnga received the Bronze Award. The awards were presented at ITB Berlin 2026, a leading global tourism trade fair held in Berlin, Federal Republic of Germany. This achievement marks another significant milestone, reflecting the Department of Tourism’s success in developing and elevating Thai tourist destinations to meet internationally recognized standards on the global stage.
The growing cost of elephant intrusions
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 05/03/2026
» The death of a 20-year-old wild elephant during relocation in Loei has intensified scrutiny of the government's handling of escalating human-elephant conflict in the Northeast.
Village forest revival cuts haze pollution in Chiang Rai province
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/03/2026
» CHIANG RAI: A small community in Phan district is showing how forest conservation can curb haze pollution while generating sustainable income.
Ambassador visits Oct 7 families
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 01/03/2026
» Israeli Ambassador to Thailand Alona Fisher-Kamm visited three northeastern provinces last week to convey condolences and support to the families of four Thai agricultural workers killed in the Oct 7, 2023, attacks in Israel.
PROUD posts record revenue of B6.4bn, up 183%, with strong backlog of B6.1bn
Published on 28/02/2026
» PROUD asserts its dominance in luxury wellness real estate. showcasing a historic record-breaking performance for fiscal year 2025, benefiting from ownership transfers of three major projects: Nue District R9, VEHHA Hua Hin and VI ARI, driving net profit to 168 million baht. The company reaffirms a robust financial position and strong liquidity, ready to pursue new projects immediately, with a strategic focus on luxury wellness with global standard detached houses to meet demand from high-net-worth Thai and international buyers.
Construction under way on new Phetchaburi tourism route
News, Post Reporters, Published on 25/02/2026
» PHETCHABURI - Construction is proceeding on the Tanao Sri Kiri Phat tourism road, a 37.2-kilometre route linking Ban Khao Bandai and Ban Namphu Ron in Phetchaburi, aimed at boosting the local economy.
Thailand blames Cambodia after brief border exchange
Chairith Yonpiam and Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 24/02/2026
» Thailand’s army said it exchanged fire with Cambodian forces along the disputed border in Si Sa Ket province on Tuesday, accusing them of violating the December truce.
Thailand Good Travel Certification Ceremony under the Thailand Green Plan 2030 initiative
Published on 24/02/2026
» The Department of Tourism, under the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, recently hosted the Thailand Good Travel Sustainable Tourism Certification Ceremony under the Thailand Green Plan 2030 initiative, held under the “Champions of Change: Showcasing Models of Transformation Toward Sustainability” concept. The event celebrated and honoured tourism destinations and operators that have successfully met national sustainability standards, while promoting the strengths of Thailand’s tourism sector to both domestic and international target markets. The ceremony was presided over by Natthriya Thaweevong, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Sports.
Red tape delaying needed trash furnace for Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 24/02/2026
» PHUKET - The planned new waste management plant for Phuket is still at least two years away because of delays in receiving approval from state agencies, according to the provincial governor.
Activists call on Department of National Parks chief to resign
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/02/2026
» A group of wildlife activists held another protest at the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) yesterday, demanding the director's resignation over the death of wild elephant Seedor Hu Pub earlier this month.