Environment

The latest and greatest in breaking daily news around the environment and environmental issues in Pattaya, Bangkok, and Thailand.

Major Forest Fire Outside of Pattaya in Banglamung Threatens Monastery, Causes Concerns

Banglamung, Chonburi - A fierce forest fire erupted at 9:30 p.m. on January 15th, 2025, along a mountain range in Village 4 in the...

Tigers and Rare Wildlife Thriving in Kaeng Krachan Forest

Prachuap Khiri Khan — On January 12th, 2025, Mongkol Chaipakdee, the head of Kaeng Krachan National Park, revealed that the park's SMART Patrol teams have...

Update: Evidence Suggests Arson in Devastating Khao Loi Wildfire in Nakhon Ratchasima

Nakhon Ratchasima — On January 11th, 2025, Thai officials reported the containment of a wildfire at Khao Loi within the Khao Siad Ai, Khao Nok...

Thai Prime Minister Announces Additional Measures to Combat Air Pollution

Bangkok, Thailand- In a push to combat the escalating air pollution crisis, the Thai government has rolled out a series of stringent measures aimed...

Nakhon Ratchasima Battles Fourth Wildfire, Over 1,000 Rai Lost This Year

Nakhon Ratchasima — At 10:00 AM on January 9th, 2025, a wildfire reignited at Khao Loi in Pak Chong District, Nakhon Ratchasima, after being previously...

Thai PM Expresses Concern Over Los Angeles Wildfires, Orders Thai Consulate to Assist Citizens

United States — Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra expressed deep concern over the raging wildfires in Los Angeles and nearby areas late on January 9th, 2025....

Legal Corner: What Are the Actual Laws Around Beach Encroachment in Thailand?

We recently have had a number of readers ask us about the actual laws around encroachment on beaches in Thailand following a number of...

Na Jomtien Beach Cleared of Encroachment, Mayor Enforces Strict No-Vendor Policy

PATTAYA, Thailand- Following numerous complaints from the public, the Mayor of Na Jomtien in Sattahip spearheaded a comprehensive inspection of Na Jomtien Beach, the...

Dog Attack Leaves 84-Year-Old Owner Dead in Saraburi

Saraburi — On January 8th, 2025, Thai national media reported a tragic incident occurred in Kaeng Khoi, Saraburi, where an 84-year-old man was fatally attacked...

Nong Nooch Garden Pattaya and China Partner to Advance Global Bougainvillea Research

Pattaya — Nong Nooch Tropical Garden Pattaya and China’s Sanya Yazhou Bay signed a major agreement to research and develop new types of bougainvillea. At 9:00...
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