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OPINION

Global coral collapse a neglected crisis

News, Imran Khalid, Published on 16/08/2025

» Before the crack of dawn on Koh Tao in the Gulf of Thailand, Somsak Chaisri paddles his wooden boat over waters that used to shimmer with life. A once-vibrant coral garden below the water surface now consists of dead skeleton-like structures. According to this fisherman, the bleached coral skeletons are the only things he pulls from the water after his father showed him how to fish in living coral reefs. "Now, I drag up ghosts," he murmured. His lament echoes across the tropics. From the Maldives to Mozambique, the once-thriving reefs of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans are being scoured of life.

THAILAND

Senate votes in favour of controversial fishing bill

News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/01/2025

» The Senate on Monday voted 165 to 11 to pass a bill amending the Fisheries Executive Decree 2015 in its first reading while fisherman groups continue to protest against the proposed bill, which will allow night-time fishing using fine-mesh nets within 12 nautical miles from the shore.

THAILAND

4 Thais safe after Myanmar navy incident

News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/12/2024

» Four Thai nationals detained in Myanmar remain safe after their boat allegedly strayed into Myanmar waters in the Andaman Sea on Saturday, the government said yesterday.

THAILAND

Ambassador told to push for quick release of Thai fishing crew

News, Poramet Tangsathaporn and AFP, Published on 03/12/2024

» Thailand has urged the Myanmar ambassador to push for the immediate release of the four Thai citizens who are currently detained in the neighbouring country after their boat came under fire from Myanmar navy ships off the coast of Ranong last week.

THAILAND

Fisherman hooks dead body in river

News, Chinnawat Singha, Published on 04/01/2023

» PHITSANULOK: A fisherman who thought he had snagged a log was shocked to discover he had reeled in the body of a young university student in Muang district yesterday morning.

THAILAND

Panel set to begin probe into warship tragedy

News, Wassana Nanuam, Published on 27/12/2022

» Navy chief, Adm Choengchai Chomchoengpaet, has ordered the setting up of a committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the sinking of HTMS Sukhothai.

THAILAND

Five more bodies plucked from the sea, six days after navy corvette sinking

News, Wassana Nanuam and Supapong Chaolan, Published on 25/12/2022

» Five more bodies were discovered from the sea yesterday, bringing the death toll to 11 as the search for the missing 18 sailors of HTMS Sukhothai entered its sixth day.