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Marine Department co-ordinates urgent response after Thai cargo ship MAYUREE NAREE blast in Strait of Hormuz
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11, 2026
Thailand’s Marine Department says the Thai-flagged bulk carrier MAYUREE NAREE suffered an explosion and engine-room fire while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on March 11, 2026. Twenty crew were brought ashore safely in Oman, while three remain unaccounted for as agencies co-ordinate a search.
Increased safety checks across all ports for Loy Krathong
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 04, 2025
Marine Department enhances safety measures and coordinates with public and private sectors to ensure safe water travel during the Loy Krathong festival on November 5, 2025
Marine Department and Thai Smile Boat Bolster Transport in Bangkok After Road Collapse
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
Free boat services launched to help ease congestion following a sinkhole near Vajira Hospital, with a new pier added to accommodate stranded commuters
Thai Marine Conservationist Launches Foundation to Protect Park Rangers
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27, 2025
Sai Scott's 'Sea You Strong' initiative will provide life insurance for over 400 national park staff across five protected areas
Study plans for Samui and Pattaya cruise terminals sent back for review
SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2025
The PPP Committee has rejected the current study plans for the proposed cruise terminal projects in Ko Samui and Pattaya, instructing the Marine Department to conduct new Environmental and Health Impact Assessment (EHIA) reports for both sites.
Pristine Thai Coral Reefs Devastated After Myanmar Cargo Ship Runs Aground
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 04, 2025
Mu Ko Surin National Park reveals over 150 sq metres of coral, including 80% of precious blue coral, has been destroyed following a four-day grounding incident
Diner cruise caught dumping waste in Chao Phraya has no food licence
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2025
Operator of Bangkok riverboat Royal Galaxy Cruise suspended pending charges of improper garbage disposal
Dredging of Ping River discussed to counter flooding in Chiang Mai
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Local agencies in Chiang Mai province on Monday discussed a dredging operation in the Ping River in a bid to address flooding in the long term.
Declining seagrass habitats posing an existential threat to dugongs
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 09, 2024
Following 8 deaths in October, Thai marine scientists working on project to cultivate seagrass beds
Marine Dept revises regulations for registration of superyachts
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Adjusting meeting current global standards should allow more superyachts to be registered in kingdom, creating jobs