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Park battles rising tide of rubbish
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 21/05/2024
» According to Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park officials, marine officers will step up their work collecting floating rubbish around the popular Koh Phi Phi beach, which has been swept in by the monsoon season weather cycle.
Recycle to save sealife, dept urges
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/02/2023
» The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) is urging the public to avoid dumping plastic waste into the sea after 11 sea turtle hatchlings died from eating rubbish in Chon Buri last year.
PCD chief says plastic import ban could be delayed
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 12/09/2020
» The Pollution Control Department (PCD) has hinted it could postpone the ban on the import of plastic waste for recycling, with its chief saying the domestic supply of plastic waste is not enough to feed the kingdom's industrial needs.
Six zoos to swing back into action with free visit offer
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 13/06/2020
» From Monday, six zoos will reopen for visitors free of charge, with 127 national parks also set to open their doors again soon.
Bang Saen beach set for big clean up
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/06/2020
» Bang Saen beach will soon become litter free, by using waste management technology, according to Narongchai Khunplome, mayor of Saen Suk municipality.
Tour operators to get marine park quotas
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 09/06/2020
» Prospects for the reopening of marine national parks look promising after the Environment Minister noted that local tourism operators will be given quotas for how many visitors can visit each park.
Tour operators to get marine park quotas
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 08/06/2020
» Prospects for the reopening of marine national parks look promising after the Environment Minister noted that local tourism operators will be given quotas for how many visitors can visit each park.
UN appoints actor Rendell as ambassador
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 06/06/2020
» The United Nations' Environment Programme on Friday announced actor Alex Rendell as its first National Goodwill Ambassador for Thailand.
Covid-19 pushes plastic waste rise
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/04/2020
» Over the past year, Thais have become more aware of the impact of single-use plastics on the environment and joined hands to reduce its consumption. But as the country has been hit by the spread of Covid-19, forcing people to spend more time at home, the amount of plastic waste generated has surged by 15%.
Govt to get WB aid for marine debris
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 11/07/2019
» The World Bank has pledged to provide financial support for the government's efforts to manage marine debris on its waters, said the permanent secretary for natural resources and environment, Wijarn Simachaya.