environment
Environmental news in Thailand, covering pollution issues, climate policies, and conservation efforts.
- Thailand News
Official vows to protect Kanchanaburi locals against tiger attacks
After a Karen man was seriously injured after three tigers…
- Technology News
Samsung builds phones with old fishing nets, bets you’ll pay premium prices
Your next Samsung smartphone will certainly come with a hefty…
- Environment News
Petrochemical firm apologises for oil spill in Rayong
The oil firm that is responsible for an oil spill…
- Thailand News
Phuket vice governor says water shortage not a concern
Phuket’s vice governor announced yesterday in a meeting that even…
- Environment News
PM 2.5 air pollutant at high levels in many parts of Bangkok, surrounding provinces
This morning, fine dust of dangerous P.M level 2.5 covered…
- Crime News
Wife of tycoon jailed for killing protected wildlife pleads for him to be hospitalised
The wife of the former head of Italian-Thai Development has…
- Phuket News
Royal Thai Navy sinks three old battleships during “goodbye” ceremony
Royal Thai Navy sank three old battleships during a ceremony…
- Thailand News
Wildlife academics welcome Supreme Court verdict in Premchai case
Academics have welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a…
- World News
Thai research institute identifies global post-pandemic trends
There is no doubt that in many ways, the world…
- 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
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
Thailand ranks ninth on Global Climate Risk Index for “extreme weather events”
When it rains, it pours in Thailand… and torrential downpours…
- 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…
- 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
Environmental groups urge government to ban the import of plastic waste
The Thai government is being urged to push ahead with…
- 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…
- 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
Asia holds 99 of the 100 most environmentally at-risk cities
If you live in 1 of the 100 most environmentally…
- 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…
- 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…
- Phuket News
Watch your step, hundreds of red sea urchins wash up on Patong Beach
Hundreds of red sea urchins washed up on Phuket’s Patong…
- 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…
