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Officials tighten checks at Kata Beach after parrotfish spearing images go viral
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
Thai marine officials inspect Kata Beach after images of tourists allegedly spearing a parrotfish in Phuket spread online.
CP Axtra Joins Forces with Pollution Control Department-Partners, Declaring Commitment to Driving Circular Economy Toward Sustainable Plastics Utilization
MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
Bangkok – CP AXTRA Public Company Limited, the operator of Makro–Lotus’s wholesale and retail businesses, has joined forces with the Pollution Control Department, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and 20 partner organizations from across sectors to declare their shared commitment and sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote sustainable plastics management under the “AXTRA Circular Impacts” project.
Kaeng Krachan wildfire burns 1,700 rai as officials hunt forest invaders
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026
A wildfire in the Kaeng Krachan world heritage forest has destroyed more than 1,700 rai, with officials alleging illegal clearing and vowing the toughest legal action.
Free entry New Year scheme draws 111,269 visitors to wildlife reserves and sanctuaries in five days
TUESDAY, JANUARY 06, 2026
Thailand’s five-day New Year free-entry scheme at DNP sites drew 111,269 visitors, mostly Thais, with peak traffic on January 2 and top demand at Tham Prathun in Uthai Thani.
Chiang Mai aims for UNESCO World Heritage status by January deadline
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2025
Chiang Mai pushes for UNESCO World Heritage recognition by January 30, 2026, marking a significant milestone for Thailand's cultural heritage.
Cabinet approves Climate Change Bill for carbon tax collection, trading carbon credits
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 02, 2025
The Cabinet approved the Climate Change Bill, focusing on carbon taxes, carbon credit trading, and setting up a National Climate Change Policy Committee to support climate goals.
Thailand to showcase at COP30 Brazil with 'Thailand Pavilion' under the 5C concept
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 05, 2025
Thailand prepares for COP30 in Brazil, presenting its climate action under the 5C concept, focusing on carbon neutrality, resilience, and innovation.
Ministry of Natural Resources confirms road subsidence near Vajira Hospital caused by soil collapse
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2025
Ministry of Natural Resources reports road subsidence near Vajira Hospital caused by collapsed fill soil; experts cite multiple contributing factors.
Mae Moh mine freshwater snail fossils registered as Thailand’s 27th palaeontological site
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
Thailand registers Mae Moh mine in Lampang as its 27th palaeontological site, preserving 13-million-year-old freshwater snail fossils and vertebrates.
Thailand Participates in the High-Level Ministerial Segment at COP15, Demonstrating Its Commitment to Protecting and Restoring Wetlands for the Future
FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2025
Thailand took part in the 15th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Convention on Wetlands (COP15), under the theme “Protecting Wetlands for Our Common Future,” held from 23–31 July 2025 in Victoria Falls, Republic of Zimbabwe.