Human-Caused Fires Ravage Thai-Cambodia Border: Trat Authorities Take Action
Trat—
At 11:30 AM on February 11th, 2024, Trat local media reported an illegally human-caused fire situation along the Banthat Mountain Range, Thai-Cambodia border, in the Chum Rak area, Mueang, Trat.
It was reported that there...
Thai Agencies Collaborate to Tackle PM 2.5 Crisis: Alarming Levels Detected Across 14 Provinces
National—
On February 8th, 2024, the Thai Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research, and Innovation (MHESI), the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), and relevant agencies collaborated to address the escalating issue of PM...
Pattaya Mayor Debunks Online Claims of Wastewater Released into Sea, Confirms Seawater is Safe
Pattaya —
Pattaya City officials, led by Mayor Mr. Poramase Ngampiches, recently visited Wong Amat Beach this week to address online allegations of wastewater being released into the sea.
The inspection followed a video circulating online...
Chonburi Authorities Launch Campaign to Tackle Forest Fires, Haze, and PM2.5
Chonburi —
Following a recent spate of forest fires causing damage to over 200 rais and exceeding PM2.5 standards, Chonburi province has launched a multi-agency campaign to prevent further fires, control haze, and reduce harmful...
Panic in Chonburi as Crocodile Found Sunbathing Near Village Fish Pond
Chonburi —
Residents of Huay Yai area in Chonburi province were gripped by panic after a two-meter-long freshwater crocodile was spotted sunbathing near a fishpond on February 4th, 2024.
Local officials, including the Huay Yai sub-district...
Thailand’s Three Destinations Honored in 2023 Green Destinations Top 100
PRESS RELEASE:
Three tourist destinations in Thailand were honored in the 2023 Green Destinations Top 100 Stories.
These destinations are Nai Wiang sub-district of Nan province, Mueang Kao sub-district of Sukhothai province, and Khlong Thom district...
Giant Python Causes Stir in Sattahip Naval Housing Area
Sattahip —
Residents of a naval housing area in Chonburi were met with an unexpected encounter on Monday evening when a large python was spotted slithering across a road.
Ms. Siriroj Permsin, 43, alerted authorities after...
Royal Thai Army Auctions Trained Military Dogs: Labrador Fetches Highest Bid of 95,000 Baht
Nakhon Ratchasima—
At 9:00 AM, on January 27th, 2024, the Royal Thai Army Animal Department held an auction of 54 retired or not qualified dogs to enthusiastic individuals at the Military Dog Centre Club, Pak...
Swiss Volunteer Loses Arm in Chiang Mai: Black Bear Attack Prompts Urgent Rescue and...
Chiang Mai—
On January 25th, 2024, Chiang Dao police officers received a report of a Swiss Wildlife Foundation volunteer who lost an arm while feeding a black bear in a pen in Chiang Dao, Chiang...
UPDATE: Chonburi Officials Confiscate Escaped Lions Kept as Pets in Residential Area
Chonburi —
On January 25th, 2024, wildlife officials in Chonburi decided to confiscate two lions reportedly kept illegally as pets in a residential area, after the lions briefly escaped from their enclosure due to a...
