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Two more suspected explosive devices found in Krabi, Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran and Online Reporters, Published on 27/06/2025
» KRABI/PHUKET: Two more suspected explosive devices were discovered in these two southern Thai tourist provinces on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Seawall plan raises ire
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 02/10/2024
» The Pheu Thai Party's plan to build a seawall comprising nine artificial islands in the Gulf of Thailand, which would stretch from Bang Khunthian district in Bangkok to Chon Buri, has drawn protests from critics, many of whom are concerned about the project's impact on the environment.
Activists battle to save beaches from sea dykes
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/04/2022
» Projects to construct sea dykes to ease beach erosion along various parts of Thailand's coastline carry on despite clear evidence showing they are not a constructive or effective way to stop the problem, environmental activists say.
New coastal checklist gets the nod
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 28/09/2021
» A committee on marine and coastal resources policy on Monday approved the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources' environmental checklist for seawall and revetment construction to combat marine coastal erosion.
Fisherman falls from seawall, drowns
Nujaree Rakrun, Published on 15/06/2020
» NAKHON SI THAMMARAT: A man missing since he fell into the ocean while fishing from a seawall in Hua Sai district on Sunday night was found dead on Monday, police said.
Seawall projects set to face stricter environmental checks to battle erosion
News, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 24/05/2020
» The National Marine and Coastal Resource Management Committee has approved a policy that requires developers of seawall projects to follow stricter environmental guidelines to get development permission.
Checklist to replace EIA for seawalls
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 20/11/2019
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will use a "preliminary environmental checklist" to review proposals about the construction of seawalls to prevent coastal erosion.
Aid effort kicks off in wake of Pabuk's wrath
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/01/2019
» Survival kits and other aid for storm and flood victims have started to roll in to hundreds of communities and farms affected by Tropical Storm Pabuk, as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha makes a trip to the South to lead the recovery effort.