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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.
For sale on Facebook: monkeys, rhino horn and dead pangolins
For sale on Facebook: monkeys, rhino horn and dead pangolins
Wednesday 1 July 2026 08:30 AM
BANGKOK: The ghostly white creature curled up on a weighing scale is almost unrecognisable in the Facebook post offering it for sale. Only closer inspection reveals it to be a dead pangolin.
Cobra bites sleeping woman in Mai Khao
Cobra bites sleeping woman in Mai Khao
Monday 22 June 2026 10:35 AM
PHUKET: A woman is recovering in hospital after a cobra slithered into her bedroom and bit her while she slept, in one of two snake incidents reported in Phuket this week that have heightened concerns during the rainy season.
Portuguese man-of-war warning issued for Phuket beaches
Portuguese man-of-war warning issued for Phuket beaches
Monday 15 June 2026 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Lifeguards have issued a warning after highly venomous Portuguese Man-o-War, also called ‘bluebottles’, were detected at three popular beaches on Phuket's southwest coast.
Dog’s Life: Stray Dog Shelter stretched beyond limits as funding falls short
Dog’s Life: Stray Dog Shelter stretched beyond limits as funding falls short
Sunday 14 June 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket’s government-run stray dog shelter is struggling under the weight of more than 1,000 dogs as officials warn that chronic underfunding, rising operating costs, water shortages and limited space are pushing the facility to breaking point.
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).
Phuket rescuers catch python in school housing
Phuket rescuers catch python in school housing
Monday 8 June 2026 01:50 PM
PHUKET: Rescuers from the Kusoldham Phuket Foundation broke through a concrete wall to capture a python that had taken refuge inside a teacher’s residence at Satree Phuket School after an initial attempt to remove the snake proved unsuccessful.
Mystery ‘globster’ washes ashore at Layan Beach
Mystery ‘globster’ washes ashore at Layan Beach
Tuesday 2 June 2026 09:49 AM
PHUKET: A large, mysterious white mass that washed ashore at Layan Beach has sparked widespread curiosity online, with experts suggesting the object may be a so-called “globster” – the decomposed remains of a large marine animal.
‘Trump’ buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo
‘Trump’ buffalo spared sacrifice, sent to Bangladesh zoo
Thursday 28 May 2026 11:24 AM
DHAKA: A buffalo in Bangladesh nicknamed “Donald Trump” for its flowing blond hair has been spared from sacrifice after shooting to fame, and will instead be cared for at the national zoo.
Ecuador arrests three Thais for iguana trafficking
Ecuador arrests three Thais for iguana trafficking
Thursday 21 May 2026 09:39 AM
QUITO: Ecuadoran police have arrested three Thai nationals suspected of illegally trafficking 12 rare iguanas, the energy and environment ministry said yesterday (May 20).
100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century
100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century
Friday 8 May 2026 01:00 PM
LONDON: Sir David Attenborough, a leading voice on climate change and biodiversity loss whose landmark documentaries transformed popular understanding of the natural world for a global audience, marks his 100th birthday today (May 8).
Phuket studies Bangkok’s stray animal, waste systems
Phuket studies Bangkok’s stray animal, waste systems
Sunday 26 April 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket City Mayor Suppachoke Laongphet this week led a senior municipal delegation to Bangkok to study urban approaches to stray animal control and waste management, with the aim of applying lessons to improve systems in Phuket.
Young dolphin rescued after stranding at Sakhu
Young dolphin rescued after stranding at Sakhu
Monday 20 April 2026 08:56 AM
PHUKET: A young dolphin found stranded on a Phuket beach has been rescued and is now receiving round-the-clock care, officials have confirmed.
B50,000 reward offered after dugong found beheaded
B50,000 reward offered after dugong found beheaded
Thursday 16 April 2026 10:18 AM
PHUKET: A B50,000 reward has been announced for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for beheading a dugong found dead at Koh Yao Noi, east of Phuket, as officials warn the incident highlights the fragile state of Thailand’s dwindling marine population.
Mutilated dugong found off Koh Yao Noi
Mutilated dugong found off Koh Yao Noi
Friday 10 April 2026 08:37 AM
PHANG NGA: A headless dugong carcass bearing signs of foul play was discovered off Koh Yao Noi, east of Phuket, prompting an official investigation.
Moon jellyfish wash ashore at Koh Racha Yai
Moon jellyfish wash ashore at Koh Racha Yai
Thursday 9 April 2026 09:54 AM
PHUKET: Marine biologists have warned beachgoers to avoid contact with jellyfish after dozens of moon jellyfish were found stranded along a popular beach on Koh Racha Yai, south of Phuket.
Injured green turtle rescued off Phuket coast
Injured green turtle rescued off Phuket coast
Saturday 4 April 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: A weakened green sea turtle suspected of being struck by a hard object has been rescued after being found floating off the coast of Phuket.
Jellyfish warning issued for Koh Racha Yai
Jellyfish warning issued for Koh Racha Yai
Tuesday 24 March 2026 08:09 AM
PHUKET: Authorities have issued an urgent warning to tourists after a dense concentration of venomous jellyfish was discovered at Koh Racha Yai, with officials temporarily advising against sea activities in affected areas.
Wild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shop
Wild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shop
Sunday 22 March 2026 03:00 PM
HOBART: A wild possum joined stuffed furry friends in an Australian airport gift shop this week, surprising travellers in an adorable case of hide and squeak.
‘Fire jellyfish’ swarm waters off Koh Mai Thon
‘Fire jellyfish’ swarm waters off Koh Mai Thon
Sunday 22 March 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Authorities have issued a safety warning after a high concentration of venomous jellyfish was discovered in waters near Koh Mai Thon, with more than 40 spotted per 100 metres during high tide.

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