environment
Environmental news in Thailand, covering pollution issues, climate policies, and conservation efforts.
- 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…
- 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
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…
- South Thailand News
Foreign diver deported following eco-vandalism arrest off Koh Pha Ngan
Thai Immigration deported a foreign diver who was arrested in…
- Thailand News
New forum to tackle Mekong challenges
For nearly 20 years, activists have called against the development…
- 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…
- Thailand News
Human feces dumped in watershed contaminates Karen people’s drinking water
A truck allegedly dumped a tank of human feces in…
- Krabi News
Homeless hermit crabs in Koh Lanta need seashell donations
Hermit crabs on Moo Koh Lanta Marine National Park have…
- Environment News
Koh Phi Phi marine park dive site closed off for the next 2 years after karst island collapse
A popular dive site in the Koh Phi Phi National…
- Environment News
Large “chunk” breaks off Krabi island, damaging coral reef at popular dive site
A large chunk of an island near Koh Phi Phi…
- Environment News
New delivery application focuses on reducing Thailand’s food waste
The following story was sent to The Thaiger from the…
- Thailand video news
Thailand News Today | Prison release?, Pattaya Makeover, 6 new Covid cases | October 2
Justice Minister proposes releasing chronically ill inmates to reduce prison…
- Thailand News
Luxury resort built on national park land given demolition order
“Tear it down, or we will.” That’s the ultimatum officials…
- Northern Thailand News
PM to tackle Northern Thailand’s seasonal haze… again
The Thai prime minister says he’s working on a plan…
- Thailand News
Thailand Post to upcycle parcel boxes into furniture for Border Patrol Police School
The Thailand Post is going to turn its parcel cardboard…
- Environment News
Alcohol banned at national parks after complaints of trash and drunk tourists
Alcohol is now banned at national parks after tourists allegedly…
- South Thailand News
Monkeys castrated after causing chaos in Songkhla
Monkeys have become so much of a problem in Songkhla…
- Northern Thailand News
‘Snake’ cave closed after visitors, looking for lottery numbers, graffiti the rocks
A cave known for its rocks resembling snakeskin is closed…
- Environment News
PM denies government split over toxic chemical ban
As officials continue to debate a recently-introduced ban on paraquat…
- Environment News
National parks may close annually to recover wildlife
Environmentalist think Thailand’s national parks need to take a break.…
- Environment News
Environmentalists concerned with rise of takeaway trash during lockdown
How much plastic do you toss in the garage bin…
- Environment News
Pattani company turns marine debris into new shoes
Flip flops, sandals, thongs, whatever you want to call them,…
- Environment News
Farmers call on Thai government to overturn ban on pesticide use
A group of Thai farmers has submitted a letter to…
- Environment News
Government nominates Tham Luang park for ASEAN heritage ranking
The Thai government has nominated Tham Luang Forest Park in…
- Environment News
Clean up Bangkok waterways: Report on littering, get paid
Need some extra cash? Catch someone dumping garbage into Bangkok…
- Covid-19 News
More masks, more problems: Covid waste pollutes oceans
Disposable face masks and plastic gloves are ending up in…
