environment

Phuket Officials Study Bangkok’s Stray Animal and Waste Management Systems

The three-day visit, held from Monday through Wednesday (Apr 20-22), saw Mayor Suppachoke and officials from Phuket City Municipality meet with Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) departments responsible for…

Landfill Fire Spurs Emergency Response as Overcapacity Strains Phuket Waste System

Although the fire was finally brought under control, officials warn the danger is not over ‒ and the conditions that caused it remain firmly in place.

Summer Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Northern and Central Thailand

Summer Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Strong Winds to Northern and Central Thailand — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Phuket launches green hotel financing scheme to boost sustainable tourism

The ‘Financing the Transition: Green Solutions for Hotels’ project was officially launched on Tuesday (Apr 21) at the Pearl Phuket Hotel by Bank of Thailand Deputy Governor Rung Mallikamas, in collaboration with the…

Rawai Launches Coconut Waste Project to Boost Community Income in Phuket

Mayor Thames said the municipality is stepping up efforts to improve sustainable community waste management by focusing on the increasing volume of coconut husks in the area. The initiative will see the agricultural…

Summer Storms Forecast for 45 Provinces in Upper Thailand, 40% of Bangkok to See Rain

Summer Storms Forecast for 45 Provinces in Upper Thailand, 40% of Bangkok to See Rain — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Tri Trang Beach cleared after wastewater complaints

The response came after social media posts raised concerns among residents and tourists about possible pollution at the popular beach.

Phuket Governor Orders Urgent Inspection of Tri Trang Beach Over Social Media Concerns About Pollution, Says It's an Old Photo and Water Remains Clear and Clean

Phuket Governor Orders Urgent Inspection of Tri Trang Beach Over Social Media Concerns About Pollution, Says It's an Old Photo and Water Remains Clear and Clean — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

"North and Northeast on alert for 'summer storms'; check 33 provinces for thunderstorms; Bangkok weather hot at 36-39°C"

'North and Northeast on alert for 'summer storms'; check 33 provinces for thunderstorms; Bangkok weather hot at 36-39°C' — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.

Phuket Confronts Mounting Waste Crisis, Launches Integrated Management Plan

Phuket — Phuket is stepping up its waste management strategy as daily refuse volumes exceed 1,000 tons, a surge fueled by urban growth and the island’s thriving tourism industry. Provincial leaders say the challenge…

Governor orders urgent drain clearance to minimise flood risk

The directive, issued to all relevant agencies and local administrative bodies, requires immediate action to inspect and restore the island’s drainage network to full working condition as Phuket enters the rainy season.