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A Rayong factory that leaked toxic heavy metals into surrounding farmland and waterways must pay more than 1.3 billion baht in compensation, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) said on Wednesday.

The government will submit an initial claim for US$ 50 million as compensation from the owners/insurance agents of the X-Press Pearl vessel, which was destroyed in a blaze in Sri Lankan territorial waters, a top government official said.

Environmental academic Thon Thamrongnawasawat has urged Thais to stop harvesting Haddons sea anemone, which is the habitat of several species including clownfish.

Environmental damage caused by the sinking of the Singapore-flagged MV X-Press Pearl would affect Sri Lanka for over 100 years, a top state official told The Island yesterday.

The Big Durian has been ranked as the world’s most environmentally vulnerable metropolitan, as climate change, pollution, heatwaves, earthquakes and flooding are key threats to the capital’s residents and businesses.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is focusing on educating, building capacity and understanding, and creating awareness of mangrove forest conservation through public relations to mark National Mangrove Day.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is continuing to develop the Thonburi area as a sustainable tourism and livable city.

A ninth-grader from Chiang Rai presented his vision for the future of education at an international summit of education ministers on Thursday.

A Thai surfer, Tee, has invented Thailand's first eco-friendly surfskate made from bottle caps.

Less than a quarter of plastics available for recycling in Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines are being recycled into valuable materials, a recent study found.

“Not yet” was the answer given by authorities on Tuesday to calls for the famed Maya Bay in Krabi province to reopen after two years in rehab.

All Thai factories should have Green Industry certification by 2025, according to a deadline set by Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit on Tuesday.