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Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Governor allays Phuket tsunami concerns, Foreigners vs visa scammers || July 6

Phuket TV - PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: Governor allays Phuket tsunami concerns, Foreigners vs visa scammers || July 6

Phuket Governor addresses tsunami fears

Phuket Governor addresses tsunami fears

EXAT Governor in Phuket for B30bn expressway survey

EXAT Governor in Phuket for B30bn expressway survey

Army pitch in to repair vulnerable residents’ housing

Army pitch in to repair vulnerable residents’ housing

Chinese investors courted

Chinese investors courted

July 4 gunman charged with seven counts of murder

July 4 gunman charged with seven counts of murder

Salah signs new Liverpool deal as Ronaldo wants away

Salah signs new Liverpool deal as Ronaldo wants away
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EXAT Governor in Phuket for B30bn expressway survey
EXAT Governor in Phuket for B30bn expressway survey
Wednesday 6 July 2022, 06:40PM
PHUKET: Surachet Laophulsuk, Governor of the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), was in Phuket on Monday (July 4) to lead the first public feedback hearing on the plans to B30 billion build the Muang Mai-Koh Kaew-Kathu Expressway.
California passes sweeping law to reduce non-recyclable plastic
California passes sweeping law to reduce non-recyclable plastic
Friday 1 July 2022, 09:46AM
LOS ANGELES: California passed an ambitious law yesterday (June 30) mandating reduction of non-recyclable plastic by at least 30% in six years, while also placing responsibility on producers.
Yanui underwater cleanup nets 100kg of trash
Yanui underwater cleanup nets 100kg of trash
Sunday 26 June 2022, 11:58AM
Before the storm weather blew in late this past week, Thai and foreign volunteers held an underwater cleanup at Yanui Beach that netted more than 100kg of trash and marine debris.
Sustainability: Music to our ears
Sustainability: Music to our ears
Sunday 26 June 2022, 11:00AM
Last Saturday (June 18) saw One Phuket stage the island’s first Sustainability Fair and second Lean On Me Live Fest at Phuket Boat Lagoon’s White House.
Phuket Opinion: Keeping it green
Phuket Opinion: Keeping it green
Sunday 26 June 2022, 09:15AM
PHUKET: The move to have more than 100 rai of a mangrove forest reserve on Phuket’s east coast dedicated to be protected and used as an ecotourism attraction is one great leap forward for Phuket. The only problem is that we need more of them.
Ratsada to create mangrove eco-tourism nature trails
Ratsada to create mangrove eco-tourism nature trails
Thursday 23 June 2022, 05:44PM
PHUKET: Ratsada Mayor Nakarin Yosangrat has gained support to use one tract of 101 rai of natural forest and mangroves and another area covering 10 rai to use together as a protected nature reserve complete with nature trails as an eco-tourism attraction.
Tree-planting to honour Queen Sirikit’s 90th birthday
Tree-planting to honour Queen Sirikit’s 90th birthday
Tuesday 21 June 2022, 03:02PM
PHUKET: Phuket officials will organise a mass planting of trees in public areas as part of the activities to honour the 90th birthday of Queen Sirikit, mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, on Aug 12.
Green Thoughts: Selecting containers for your plants
Green Thoughts: Selecting containers for your plants
Sunday 19 June 2022, 01:30PM
Your choice of pots is as crucial as your choice of plants. Any professional horticulturalist will tell you that flexible black grow-bags are the cheapest plant containers available. They are light, durable and easy on the pocket. Substantial ones can even be buried in the soil wherein small palms and large shrubs can be contained and yet still draw on the surrounding nutrients and moisture.
Sustainably Yours: The Phuket Swapshop
Sustainably Yours: The Phuket Swapshop
Sunday 12 June 2022, 11:00AM
You loved that new shirt when you tried it on in the store, but when you got it home, it was too long or too short, too bright or too drab, too snug or too loose. You wore it once or twice and then tossed it into the back of your closet of regrets. 
Kanokwan granted bail on Khao Yai encroachment
Kanokwan granted bail on Khao Yai encroachment
Saturday 11 June 2022, 09:18AM
BANGKOK: The Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases approved a bail request for Deputy Minister of Education Kanokwan Vilawan after public prosecutors submitted her case to the court on Friday (June 10).
Phuket marks World Oceans Day
Phuket marks World Oceans Day
Thursday 9 June 2022, 11:06AM
PHUKET: Varawut Silpa-archa, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), at Loma Park in Patong Beach yesterday (June 8) presided over a major event to mark World Oceans Day that was broadcast to more than 30 countries worldwide.
Dolphin rescued at Khuk Khak Beach
Dolphin rescued at Khuk Khak Beach
Sunday 5 June 2022, 02:00PM
PHUKET: A dolphin is in care at the Phuket Marine Biological Centre (PMBC) after being rescued at Khuk Khak Beach in Phang Nga Province yesterday (June 4).
Phuket reservoirs at risk of overflowing
Phuket reservoirs at risk of overflowing
Thursday 2 June 2022, 12:11PM
PHUKET: Phuket has received so much rainfall over the past week that the three main reservoirs on the island are now in danger of overflowing, Udomporn Kan, Chief of the Phuket Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office (DDPM-Phuket), warned yesterday (June 1).
Laem Sai villagers granted permission to live on state land
Laem Sai villagers granted permission to live on state land
Saturday 28 May 2022, 10:00AM
PHUKET: Thirty-four villagers living at Baan Laem Sai in Tambon Thepkrasattri have avoided having their homes demolished for being built on government land.
Groundwater resources scoped to bolster supply
Groundwater resources scoped to bolster supply
Friday 27 May 2022, 10:17AM
PHUKET: Sakda Vicheansil, Director-General of the Department of Groundwater Resources, yesterday (May 26) presided over the launch of a project to explore and assess the potential of deep groundwater in Phuket as part of the government’s plan to avoid future water shortages.
Public split on pension payout
Public split on pension payout
Tuesday 17 May 2022, 09:30AM
BANGKOK: The Cabinet’s decision to approve a Labour Ministry amendment on May 10, which would allow subscribers of the Social Security Fund (SSF) to get a partial advance on their pension and use their pension as collateral for loans, has been met with both cheers and concern.
Sustainably Yours: Make money and be more sustainable
Sustainably Yours: Make money and be more sustainable
Sunday 15 May 2022, 02:00PM
In 2019 Phuket saw around 9 million passenger arrivals, in 2021 we saw just over 900,000, a 90% decline. Most experts predict that the industry won’t recover until 2024 or later.  The pandemic has changed the world, and as we come out of Test & Go and look toward the future, we should consider whether we want to return to business as usual or change how things are done.  B-Corporations  The term Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was coined by Economist Howard Bowen in his book Social Responsibilities of the Businessmen’, published in 1953. He defined it as, “The obligations of businessmen to pursue those policies which are desirable in terms of the objectives and values of our society.” The main problem with CSR is that it lacks transparency and accountability.  In 2006 a new iteration of CSR was introduced called B-Corporations with the lofty goal of transforming the economic system by changing how business is done. Instead of focusing on the single-minded drive for profits, a B-Corporation has a triple bottom line that also considers their environmental impact and the community they serve. The main difference to CSR is that to become a B-Corporation there is a lengthy certification process and the businesses are regularly audited to ensure they are meeting standards. Some well-known businesses that are B-Corporations include The Body Shop, AllBirds, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Patagonia. They are just a few of the 4,850 B-Corporations located in 79 countries in over 150 different industries.  While most local businesses are not B-Corporations there are still things that they can do to lower their environmental impact, while saving money. 1. Offer vegan/vegetarian options on your menu ‒ A single burger uses the same amount of water as two months of showering. Studies show that 50% of Americans are trying to reduce their meat consumption and over one-third of Europeans are, too. Having plant-based menu options just makes good business sense. If you are not sure where to start, local chef Jamie Raftery, who was trained at Michelin-star restaurants, shares some of his plant-based recipes on his website Holistic Chef Academy.   2. Use soapnuts ‒ These are grown sustainably, inexpensive to buy, don’t use palm oils (which cause deforestation), are hypo-allergenic, don’t leave a perfumey smell and are actually berries, so they are okay for people with nut allergies. You can use them to do your laundry, for cleansers, hand soaps, shaving cream, dishwasher soap, body wash and shampoo. Not only will you cut down on your use of palm oil, but you will also reduce plastic waste while supporting the Indigenous Hill Tribes in Northern Thailand that grow them. 3. Compost and recycle ‒ Even during the pandemic Phuket’s waste collection has been operating beyond capacity. Overall the waste has gone down, but the lack of visitors has been made up for this with an increase in plastic trash from takeaway containers, plastic masks and hand sanitiser bottles. Studies show that between 40-60% of household waste is organic and almost 20% is recyclable. When you combine the two you can reduce your household waste by as much as 80%. Composting also reduces the need for pesticides and fertilisers and reduces water usage. 4. Use drip irrigation ‒ Although it may not seem like it in the middle of the rainy season, Thailand is becoming increasingly water-stressed because of increasing temperatures, drier dry seasons and the fact that it is one of the world’s largest rice producers. Drip irrigation is a strategy that reduces water use by about 70% by watering only the roots. Although commercial systems are available you can also DIY it.  5. Collect rainwater ‒ This can range from a simple barrel to a more complex system that integrates with your irrigation and plumbing. This water can be used to flush toilets or water the garden. Not only does this help to alleviate the burden on groundwater, but it can also reduce the amount of pollution from pesticides, fertilisers and car oil that is washed into the ocean by stormwater runoff.      6. Give out branded water bottles ‒ Almost 1 million plastic bottles are used per minute, which translates to about 62 bottles for every person on the planet per year. Plastic bottles are a scourge on our beaches. A simple way to ensure that your guests are not part of the problem is to give them a branded reusable water bottle. You can then make filtered water freely available. 7. Switch to LED lightbulbs ‒ These last more than twice as long as fluorescent lights, 25 times longer than regular incandescent ones and use 90% less energy than convention bulbs. LED light bulbs are also safer as they emit very little heat and are cool to the touch. 8. Plant flowers and plants that are pollinator-friendly ‒ One-third of our food supply is pollinated by bees, bats and birds. Most plants rely on animal pollinators for reproduction, but about 30% of plant-pollinator networks have been completely lost, which translates to the disappearance of food, bees, plants, trees and a loss of biodiversity. The main culprits driving declines are habitat loss and pesticide use. One way you can help is to plant pollinator-friendly native plant species.  9. Change your gas burners to electric ‒ Gas stoves are not well-vented and can exacerbate respiratory illnesses like asthma, COVID or even allergies. They also leak methane, a greenhouse gas 20 times more potent than CO2, even when turned off. These can be replaced with inexpensive induction burners and you will save on your monthly gas bill. 10. Check your tyre pressure every two weeks ‒ Your tires will naturally deflate by 2-3 PSI per month. For every 10% decrease in tyre pressure your fuel consumption increases by 2%. Multiply this across several vehicles driving every day and it can add up. Improperly inflated tires also affect your ability to brake and wear out your tyres and engine more quickly. Palmer Owyoung is an environmental activist working with the Kamala Green Club and the Global Sustainability Hub.  
One Phuket Sustainability Fair and Lean On Me Live Fest 2
One Phuket Sustainability Fair and Lean On Me Live Fest 2
Sunday 15 May 2022, 11:00AM
On the 18th of June, One Phuket hosts not one, but two events at the White House at the Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina. The two events are to raise awareness around living sustainably in Phuket, and to raise funds for the island’s local charities and foundations through One Phuket.
No bleached corals off Phuket, reports DMCR
No bleached corals off Phuket, reports DMCR
Saturday 14 May 2022, 11:42AM
PHUKET: An inspection of three coral sites in Phuket waters have dismissed claims that the corals are suffering heightened coral bleaching, reports the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR).
Phuket marks National Tree Day
Phuket marks National Tree Day
Friday 13 May 2022, 05:13PM
PHUKET: Phuket officials today (May 13) marked National Tree Day with the distribution of more nearly 2,000 trees to be planted in the protected forest area on Khao Toh Sae in Rassada.
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