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Critics push to review land bridge port reports
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2025
» Academics and activists have urged a review of the Environmental Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) reports for the Ranong and Chumphon deep-sea port plans, part of the government's flagship land bridge megaproject.
New zoning in Rayong shields coastal areas, biodiversity
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/07/2025
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has officially designated new marine and coastal protection zones around Koh Phayam in Ranong, citing the area's rich biodiversity and the increasing environmental threats from tourism, fishing and coastal development.
Maris to hold talk about Myanmar next week
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/12/2024
» Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa will hold talks with Myanmar official next Thursday to expedite the release of four Thai fishermen, according to the Defence Ministry.
Govt seeks answer on ship attack
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2024
» The government has lodged a formal protest with the Myanmar government, after a fleet of Thai fishing boats were attacked off the waters of Ranong on Saturday.
Land Bridge threatens island gem
News, Phitsanu Thepthong, Published on 10/06/2024
» Located 17 kilometres off the Andaman Sea coast, Koh Phayam, covering a 35km² area, is the second largest island in Ranong province.
Cabinet nod to protect coastal areas
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 30/05/2024
» The cabinet has approved three ministerial notifications about measures to protect the environment in the three Andaman coastal provinces of Phangnga, Krabi and Ranong.
Govt bans rallies ahead of kingdom's reopening
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/10/2021
» The government has issued a fresh order banning rallies and activities deemed at risk of spreading Covid-19 across the country ahead of the kingdom's upcoming reopening to international travellers.
Fresh plan to reopen Koh Phayam
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/09/2021
» Ranong: Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister, Jurin Laksanawisit, said he will propose the "Koh Phayam Connect" tourism campaign to the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA).
Govt gets tough in bid to protect coral reefs
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/09/2020
» The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources has issued two orders prohibiting fishing and other activities that can harm coral reefs in four southern provinces and the "Maldives of Thailand" -- Phayam Island.