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RFD orders demolition of 11 illegal structures at Nui Beach
RFD orders demolition of 11 illegal structures at Nui Beach
Monday 25 May 2026 11:36 AM
PHUKET: The Royal Forest Department (RFD) has ordered the demolition of 11 structures built illegally within the Nui Beach area of the Nakkered Hills National Forest Reserve in Karon, with occupants given until June 5 to vacate the land and remove all construction.
Ministry rolls out five-point plan to prepare for drought
Ministry rolls out five-point plan to prepare for drought
Monday 18 May 2026 02:42 PM
BANGKOK: The government is introducing a five-point water management plan to prepare for possible droughts linked to the El Niño weather pattern, the Agriculture Ministry said yesterday (May 17).
What if we killed all mosquitoes?
What if we killed all mosquitoes?
Sunday 17 May 2026 03:00 PM
PARIS: The deadliest animals are not lions, spiders or snakes, but the tiny mosquitoes that suck our blood, make us itchy and infect us with disease.
Rawai cracks Phuket’s coconut waste problem
Rawai cracks Phuket’s coconut waste problem
Sunday 17 May 2026 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Rawai Municipality is ramping up its efforts to tackle Phuket’s growing waste problem by turning discarded coconut husks from tourist beaches into eco-friendly fertiliser and community income opportunities.
Phuket pushes sustainable living vision through public-private partnership
Phuket pushes sustainable living vision through public-private partnership
Saturday 16 May 2026 10:35 AM
PHUKET: Phuket is positioning itself as a future model city for sustainable living through closer collaboration between government agencies, businesses and international partners, Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn said at a sustainability-focused networking event held in Thalang on Thursday (May 14).
Your Air Conditioner Could Save a Bird’s Life
Your Air Conditioner Could Save a Bird’s Life
Saturday 9 May 2026 01:00 PM
Birds are not decorative extras in the urban frame. They are part of the mechanism that keeps urban nature functioning, helping hold the balance between insects, seeds, pollination and the fragile web of biodiversity that still survives between roads, towers and heat-soaked concrete. In Thailand, where extreme urban heat is becoming a sharper public issue, that warning suddenly feels urgent, not theoretical.
MNRE Inspector-General visits Phuket
MNRE Inspector-General visits Phuket
Saturday 9 May 2026 11:30 AM
PHUKET: An inspector-general from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) visited Phuket on Friday (May 8) to push forward efforts to resolve land disputes, improve tourist safety and strengthen environmental management systems across the island.
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 MP probes Ao Kung marina project amid community backlash
Phuket MP probes Ao Kung marina project amid community backlash
Tuesday 5 May 2026 12:50 PM
PHUKET: Concerns over the proposed Ao Kung marina pier project have intensified after Phuket MP Somchart Techathaworncharoen met with local residents who say they were excluded from the project’s approval process and fear serious impacts on their livelihoods.
Phuket selects top OTOP products for national stage
Phuket selects top OTOP products for national stage
Saturday 2 May 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket has selected three standout One Tambon One Product (OTOP) items to represent the province at national level, as officials step up efforts to upgrade local goods through innovation, branding and sustainability.
Rawai ‘Khao Daeng’ encroachment prompts legal action
Rawai ‘Khao Daeng’ encroachment prompts legal action
Thursday 30 April 2026 02:32 PM
PHUKET: Encroachment on public land within the Khao Daeng Protected Forest Area in Rawai has led to criminal charges, with police confirming that suspects have already been prosecuted following a complaint filed last year.
Officials react after tourist caught ‘coral walking’ at Maya Bay
Officials react after tourist caught ‘coral walking’ at Maya Bay
Tuesday 28 April 2026 11:25 AM
KRABI: Officials at Maya Bay have issued a stern warning to visitors after a tourist was filmed stepping on coral in protected waters near Viking Cave, prompting renewed calls for stricter enforcement and accountability among tour operators.
Phuket to turn landfill into a park
Phuket to turn landfill into a park
Monday 27 April 2026 04:10 PM
BANGKOK: Phuket plans to transform a vast landfill into a public park within two years, as authorities move to address more than two million tonnes of accumulated waste that officials warn could threaten the environment and tourism industry.
‘Seaweed’ returns to Patong Beach
‘Seaweed’ returns to Patong Beach
Monday 27 April 2026 08:55 AM
PHUKET: ‘Seaweed’ has once again washed ashore along Patong Beach, prompting municipal officials to step up clean-up efforts to maintain the area’s cleanliness and appeal during the high tourist season.
Exploring Phuket's nature off the beaten track
Exploring Phuket's nature off the beaten track
Sunday 26 April 2026 12:00 PM
Here in Phuket there are some great places to experience the natural world, some well known and others not so. Not only the national parks, mangroves and jungle areas, there are so many beaches, islands, coves and bays all teeming with life. Yes, we all know the main tourists locations that we see advertised everywhere, such as Maya Bay, James Bond Island, Pileh Lagoon and the Similan Islands, and yes, these are well known and part of the must see, bucket list places when in Phuket.
NEAR MISS: Landfill fire exposes system under pressure as waste crisis deepens
NEAR MISS: Landfill fire exposes system under pressure as waste crisis deepens
Sunday 26 April 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The major landfill fire at Saphan Hin earlier this month exposed Phuket’s deepening waste crisis, with officials confirming the blaze reached emergency severity and came dangerously close to triggering wider evacuations as toxic smoke spread across nearby communities.
Phuket pilots green hotel push
Phuket pilots green hotel push
Saturday 25 April 2026 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Phuket has been selected as the pilot province for a new nationwide push to transform Thailand’s hotel sector into a model of sustainable tourism, with the Bank of Thailand launching a major green financing initiative aimed at reshaping the industry.
Call for more state support for green tourism
Call for more state support for green tourism
Saturday 25 April 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Southern tourism operators are calling for more government support and incentives for the green transition, as Phuket recently hosted an international sustainable tourism conference in a bid to create global recognition in this sector.
Rawai pushes coconut waste into community income scheme
Rawai pushes coconut waste into community income scheme
Saturday 25 April 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Rawai Mayor Thames Kraitat is moving ahead with plans to turn mounting coconut husk waste into value-added planting soil, aiming to generate income for local residents while tackling a growing environmental issue.
GSTC 2026 in Phuket closes with Bahamas handover
GSTC 2026 in Phuket closes with Bahamas handover
Friday 24 April 2026 02:52 PM
PHUKET: The Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 drew to a close in Phuket last night (Apr 23) with a formal handover to the Bahamas for next year’s event, capping three days of high-level discussions on turning sustainability commitments into real-world tourism practices.

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