environment
Environmental news in Thailand, covering pollution issues, climate policies, and conservation efforts.
- Bangkok News
Krathong cleanup: Prayers to the water goddess trash Thailand’s rivers
Under the full moon on Friday, Thais gathered by rivers…
- Thailand News
Thai industrial gas producers expect higher sales
The largest industrial gas producer in Thailand is encouraged by…
- Thailand News
Thailand coast along the Andaman Sea eyed to be UNESCO World Heritage site
A large swath of coastline in Southern Thailand has been…
- Thailand News
Tax to promote electric vehicles forecasted
Thailand is hopping on the electric vehicle bandwagon. An anonymous…
- Environment News
PM says Thailand will step up fight against climate change
Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha has vowed to step up Thailand’s…
- Thailand News
Thailand eyeing EV benefits, but consumer incentives remain unclear
The Thai government is reportedly looking to spark local interest…
- Environment News
Control measures set to reduce pollution in Bangkok from vehicle emissions
To tackle the seasonal haze in Bangkok, Thai officials are…
- Environment News
UK government calls on Thailand to accelerate its net-zero target
As the UK prepares to host the 26th UN Climate…
- World News
Extinction Rebellion protesters disrupt Paris Fashion Week show
Climate change activists from the Extinction Rebellion group have disrupted…
- World News
British Airways tests first ever net-zero carbon emissions flight
British Airways has tested the first passenger flight operating on…
- Environment News
Thailand’s national parks ban the use of some sunscreens containing particular chemicals
Fair-skinned travellers beware – visiting Thailand’s beautiful natural parks just…
- Environment News
Residents near burned-out factory return home, environmental concerns remain
The Pollution Control Department has confirmed that residents within 2…
- Environment News
Calls for factories to be moved out of residential areas after blaze at plastics plant
The Federation of Thai Industries is calling on the government…
- Thailand News
More than 80,000 people affected by chemical factory fire in Samut Prakan
The massive fire at the chemical factory on the outskirts…
- Environment News
Oil slick and ‘tar balls’ wash up on Phuket’s beaches – what caused it?
What caused it? We visit Nai Yang beach as volunteers…
- Covid-19 News
Covid-19, food delivery brings rise in plastic and infectious waste
Often, evolving lifestyles, and the technology it brings, are first…
- Environment News
Mekong unseasonal water levels endanger nesting birds in Thailand
The following story was written by Tyler Roney for Third…
- Phuket News
Survey underway as experts attempt to save James Bond island from erosion
Thailand’s Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is working with…
- Environment News
Environmentalists criticise Netflix fishing doco for inaccuracies and misinformation
As Thailand accuses a Netflix documentary of using outdated and…
- World News
Tourism developments threaten Cambodia’s forests and coastline
The following story is by Danielle Keeton Olsen and Roun…
- Environment News
Earth Hour on Saturday, Bangkok to join global “lights off” hour
The city of Bangkok will go dark for an hour…
- Phuket News
Spotted dolphin found cut open on Phuket beach, park officers investigate
National park officers in Phuket have launched an investigation after…
- World News
Homes and highways in Vietnam are being lost as Mekong delta washes away
The following story was written by Michael Tatarski for China…
- Krabi News
Work on Maya Bay jetty nearly complete, but officials say, “not yet” to re-opening
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has…
- Environment News
Factories in Thailand required to have Green Industry certification by 2025
Factories in Thailand are ordered to “go green.” By 2025,…
- Thailand News
Thailand News Today | Violence in soap operas and SPM Shopping Mall scam update | February 10
The governor of the eastern province of Rayong has given…
- Thailand News
Wildfires hit Mae Hong Son’s Pai district
Several wildfires have broken out in Mae Hong Son’s Pai…
- Environment News
Bangkok officials launch “big cleaning” attack on air pollution | VIDEO
If all else fails, spray water at it … That…
- Thailand News
New forum to tackle Mekong challenges
For nearly 20 years, activists have called against the development…
- Environment News
More trees for Bangkok, city’s arborist says a “green future” will take time
More trees will be planted throughout Bangkok as part of…
- Thailand News
Protected hornbill dies from gunshot wound, 2 suspects in police custody
A protected great hornbill died after 5 days of medical…
- Thailand News
Astronauts to plant Thai tree seeds on International Space Station
Astronauts orbiting the Earth on the International Space Station are…
