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Officials promise to tackle Patong brown seawater – again
Officials promise to tackle Patong brown seawater – again
Wednesday 22 July 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have launched yet another investigation into brown seawater off Patong Beach, with officials again suggesting a phytoplankton bloom may be responsible despite longstanding concerns over wastewater entering the bay.
Appeal rejected as Nui Beach demolition order stands
Appeal rejected as Nui Beach demolition order stands
Monday 20 July 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has rejected an appeal against an order requiring occupants of land encroaching on the Nui Beach area of Phuket to leave the protected forest and demolish 39 structures.
Nine arrested over forest encroachment in Karon
Nine arrested over forest encroachment in Karon
Thursday 16 July 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Nine people have been arrested after officials investigated reports of forest encroachment and illegal house construction within the Nakkerd Hills National Forest Reserve in Karon.
Sea turtle rescued from ghost net off Karon Beach
Sea turtle rescued from ghost net off Karon Beach
Tuesday 14 July 2026 11:28 AM
PHUKET: A green sea turtle was rescued after becoming entangled in a ghost net off Karon Beach on Monday (July 13), with marine officials treating the animal before preparing it for release back into the Andaman Sea.
Demolition order posted at Phuket resort
Demolition order posted at Phuket resort
Friday 10 July 2026 05:38 PM
PHUKET: Deputy Interior Minister Polapee Suwunchwee arrived in Phuket today (July 10) to oversee the posting of demolition orders at a resort after the Supreme Court ordered the removal of buildings found to have encroached on Sirinat National Park.
Officials halt unauthorised excavation in Baan Phru Champa
Officials halt unauthorised excavation in Baan Phru Champa
Wednesday 8 July 2026 11:24 AM
PHUKET: The Thepkrasattri Tambon Administrative Organisation (OrBorTor) has ordered an immediate halt to excavation work in Baan Phru Champa after officials found the operation was being carried out without the required permits.
RFD issues Freedom Beach demolition deadline
RFD issues Freedom Beach demolition deadline
Tuesday 7 July 2026 08:46 AM
PHUKET: Authorities have ordered the demolition of 22 structures at Freedom Beach after ruling they were illegally built on protected national forest land, with occupants given until Aug 5 to clear the site or face forced removal.
Governor promises AI will sort public concerns
Governor promises AI will sort public concerns
Monday 6 July 2026 12:00 PM
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum on Friday (July 3) opened the doors of the Governor's Residence in a bid to hear directly from residents, inviting the public to answer two simple questions: “What do you want to tell the Governor?” and “What do you want the Governor to do?”
Officials order immediate halt to sediment discharge into sea at Koh Siray
Officials order immediate halt to sediment discharge into sea at Koh Siray
Monday 6 July 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Environmental officials have ordered a company to immediately stop any activities causing sediment or other materials to flow into the sea at Koh Siray after complaints surfaced on social media.
A wildlife haven on a small Phuket peninsula
A wildlife haven on a small Phuket peninsula
Sunday 5 July 2026 12:00 PM
Many of you will know that I have been wandering around with my cat Leo and my camera for some time now taking photos of various wildlife I see on my day to day commute to work or as I walk on the beach early mornings before the crowds and noise arrives.
Suspects face criminal charges for illegally occupied land in Rawai
Suspects face criminal charges for illegally occupied land in Rawai
Thursday 2 July 2026 01:16 PM
PHUKET: Phuket authorities have ordered the demolition of buildings and illegal structures from some seven rai of public land in Rawai and have filed criminal complaints against two suspects.
New Phuket governor surveys beaches, forests from the air
New Phuket governor surveys beaches, forests from the air
Wednesday 1 July 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Newly appointed Phuket Governor Chotinrin Kerdsum has conducted an aerial inspection of the island's beaches, forests and public land as part of a province-wide effort to strengthen the management of natural resources and tackle land encroachment.
Officials probe illegal road cut through Kamala hills
Officials probe illegal road cut through Kamala hills
Tuesday 30 June 2026 11:30 AM
PHUKET: Authorities have seized a backhoe and launched an investigation after discovering an illegally constructed mountain road and concrete paving inside a national forest reserve on the Kamala hills bordering Mueang and Kathu Districts.
Phuket launches ‘No Burning, Earn Income’ campaign
Phuket launches ‘No Burning, Earn Income’ campaign
Sunday 28 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket officials have launched a province-wide campaign encouraging farmers to stop burning agricultural waste and instead turn it into a source of income, as part of ongoing efforts to reduce air pollution and prevent haze caused by agricultural burning.
Minister warns of Phuket hotel demolitions
Minister warns of Phuket hotel demolitions
Sunday 21 June 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin has vowed to permanently reclaim Phuket's beaches from illegal occupation, promising sweeping enforcement action from next month and warning that more demolitions of illegally built structures, including well-known hotels, are imminent.
Rawai beach project cleared of land encroachment
Rawai beach project cleared of land encroachment
Saturday 20 June 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: A joint government inspection has found no evidence that construction of the controversial beachfront project at Laem Ka Yai in Rawai has encroached beyond private land boundaries, with the developer agreeing to revise its plans in response to community concerns.
Phuket’s second incinerator still a year away
Phuket’s second incinerator still a year away
Saturday 20 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s long-awaited second waste incinerator will not be completed until June next year, with delays blamed on disruptions to the shipment of machinery and materials caused by conflict in the Middle East.
Man arrested for forest encroachment at ‘Monkey Hill’
Man arrested for forest encroachment at ‘Monkey Hill’
Monday 15 June 2026 08:30 AM
PHUKET: A 64-year-old man has been arrested and charged over the alleged encroachment of more than four rai of protected forest land at Khao Toh Sae, better known as ‘Monkey Hill’ in Phuket town, where authorities found cleared land and a makeshift shelter constructed without permission.
Mai Khao OrBorTor honoured as Phuket reviews key development projects
Mai Khao OrBorTor honoured as Phuket reviews key development projects
Sunday 14 June 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Mai Khao OrBorTor has received an EHA Excellence Award for fiscal 2026 as Phuket officials gathered to review major development projects and priorities across the island.
Climate change-fuelled storm ‘decimated world’s rarest great apes’
Climate change-fuelled storm ‘decimated world’s rarest great apes’
Thursday 11 June 2026 12:07 PM
JAKARTA : Climate change-fuelled landslides wiped out nearly one in ten of the world’s rarest great ape species on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, scientists said yesterday (June 10).

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