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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.
Thailand targets 2030 completion of first phase of high-speed rail link to China
Thailand targets 2030 completion of first phase of high-speed rail link to China
Tuesday 21 July 2026 09:45 AM
BANGKOK: The Thai government aims to complete the construction of a 250-kilometre (155-mile) section of a high-speed rail line that will connect ‌it to China by 2030, as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul concluded a five-day visit to the country.
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.
Local pump prices cut as global oil prices ease
Local pump prices cut as global oil prices ease
Wednesday 8 July 2026 09:00 AM
BANGKOK: Fuel prices in Thailand are being reduced in line with the decline in global oil prices, with diesel falling by B2.56 per litre and all grades of gasoline by B2.51, effective from 5am today (July 8).
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.
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.
Putin acknowledges fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes
Putin acknowledges fuel shortages after Ukraine strikes
Monday 29 June 2026 01:10 PM
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that the country was suffering from "a certain shortage" of fuel in an interview published by the Kremlin yesterday (June 28), after repeated Ukrainian strikes in their four-year war.
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.
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks
Iran and US to embark on two months of peace talks
Wednesday 17 June 2026 10:01 AM
TEHRAN: The United States and Iran are to launch talks on a final settlement to their conflict on Friday (June 19) in Switzerland, officials said, as news that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen sent world oil prices tumbling.
US and Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Hormuz
US and Iran reach deal to end war, reopen Hormuz
Monday 15 June 2026 01:35 PM
TEHRAN: The United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, but offered little indication on the thorny question of Tehran's nuclear programme.
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.
Suchart orders faster action on 28 Sirinat encroachment cases
Suchart orders faster action on 28 Sirinat encroachment cases
Tuesday 9 June 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: More than 28 land encroachment cases within Sirinat National Park are being pushed forward as part of a renewed crackdown on illegal occupation of state land, with officials also advancing plans to transform the park into a ‘Green & Digital Park’.
MNRE Minister Suchart back in Phuket
MNRE Minister Suchart back in Phuket
Monday 8 June 2026 09:49 AM
PHUKET: Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin has reaffirmed the government's commitment to reclaiming encroached land within Sirinat National Park while advancing plans for a boat taxi network aimed at easing Phuket's chronic traffic congestion and boosting tourism.

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