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Laguna Phuket unveils new electric shuttles as part of regenerative transformation push
Laguna Phuket unveils new electric shuttles as part of regenerative transformation push
Sunday 7 December 2025 12:00 PM
Laguna Phuket has made a significant advancement in its sustainability efforts by launching eight new fully electric shuttles, featuring the Rava Beach Club’s identity. This initiative coincides with the grand opening of the Rava Beach Club and represents a significant step forward in promoting low-carbon mobility and responsible tourism at Asia’s premier integrated resort destination.
Aquatic animals released in tribute to King Bhumibol
Aquatic animals released in tribute to King Bhumibol
Saturday 6 December 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Provincial officials, local leaders and volunteers gathered at the Phuket Coastal Aquaculture Research and Development Center in Thepkrasattri, Thalang, yesterday (Dec 5) to take part in a coastal restoration activity honouring the birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, which is also marked as Father’s Day, Thailand National Day and World Soil Day.
Phuket year-end waste surges
Phuket year-end waste surges
Friday 5 December 2025 11:00 AM
PHUKET: Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn has called an urgent meeting of all 19 local administrative organisations as Phuket faces a sharp rise in waste volumes that is expected to overwhelm the island’s central disposal facilities by the end of the year.
‘One World’ Bang Tao condo project faces corruption investigation
‘One World’ Bang Tao condo project faces corruption investigation
Thursday 4 December 2025 05:07 PM
PHUKET: Suwat Saowaran, Director of the National Anti-Corruption Commission Phuket office (NACC Phuket), has confirmed to The Phuket News that his office has been formally requested to investigate the construction of the ‘One World’ condo project in Cherng Talay.
Over 70 shark, ray species win new wildlife trade protections
Over 70 shark, ray species win new wildlife trade protections
Monday 1 December 2025 10:00 AM
UZBEKISTAN: The world’s top wildlife trade organisation increased protections on Friday (Nov 28) for more than 70 species of sharks and rays, in a move conservationists hailed as a “historical win”.
Dissociation from nature and how to reconnect
Dissociation from nature and how to reconnect
Sunday 30 November 2025 11:00 AM
Phuket is one of the most beautiful islands in the world, yet every day its beauty faces a momentous challenge… litter. We see it on the roadside, on our beaches, outside shops and piled up right next to the bin. It doesn’t come from bad people, it comes from habits. From disconnection. From when we forget that what we drop doesn’t disappear, it just becomes someone else’s problem.
Digging In: Residents push probe into Layan EIA breaches
Digging In: Residents push probe into Layan EIA breaches
Sunday 30 November 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: The Layan group of Cherng Talay area have formally called on authorities to investigate what they say are repeated violations of environmental laws and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) measures by several major development projects.
PM outlines relief and loans for flood victims
PM outlines relief and loans for flood victims
Saturday 29 November 2025 11:00 AM
HAT YAI: The government is preparing a series of relief and rehabilitation measures to help flood-affected residents return to normality as quickly as possible, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said yesterday (Nov 28).
Songkhla flood death toll rises to 55
Songkhla flood death toll rises to 55
Friday 28 November 2025 09:42 AM
BANGKOK: The death toll from the catastrophic floods in Songkhla has risen to 55, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat said amid criticism over earlier reports in the day that cited only 25 fatalities in nine provinces.
Phi Phi launches new wastewater treatment, ignores destroyed boardwalk
Phi Phi launches new wastewater treatment, ignores destroyed boardwalk
Thursday 27 November 2025 10:44 AM
PHUKET: Deputy Minister of Interior Sasithorn Kittithornkul presided over the official launch of the ‘Turn Wastewater Back to Clean Water for Phi Phi Island’ initiative yesterday (Nov 26).
Rhino horn sales, shark protection on wildlife talks agenda
Rhino horn sales, shark protection on wildlife talks agenda
Tuesday 25 November 2025 10:26 AM
SAMARKAND: Global wildlife talks opened yeterday (Nov 24), with votes expected on increased shark protection, a bid to allow limited rhino horn sales and a push to restrict the trade in eels.
Phuket MP urges new governor to probe Phromthep land encroachment
Phuket MP urges new governor to probe Phromthep land encroachment
Sunday 23 November 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket MP Chalermpong Saengdee has called on newly appointed Phuket Governor Nirat Phongsitthaworn and relevant agencies to urgently investigate alleged encroachment on public land and protected forest within the Laem Phromthep Wildlife Reserve.
Phuket Airport earns Level 2 carbon-reduction accreditation
Phuket Airport earns Level 2 carbon-reduction accreditation
Sunday 23 November 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket International Airport has been awarded Level 2 “Reduction” under the global Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) programme, recognising the airport’s measurable progress in cutting greenhouse gas emissions across its operations.
A waste of a ‘Clean Province’
A waste of a ‘Clean Province’
Sunday 16 November 2025 12:00 PM
Phuket’s mounting waste management problems have come under renewed focus after the island failed to secure a place in this year’s national ‘Clean Province’ Community Waste Management Awards ‒ a stark contrast to last year’s third-place finish among small provinces.
Excessive rainfall filling up many dams nationwide
Excessive rainfall filling up many dams nationwide
Tuesday 11 November 2025 09:39 AM
BANGKOK: Many large dams and reservoirs across Thailand are currently close to or exceeding their full water storage capacities due to continuous rainfall, the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) announced yesterday (Nov 10).
Phuket’s climate change initiatives get push
Phuket’s climate change initiatives get push
Monday 10 November 2025 10:24 AM
PHUKET: Phuket is driving forward two key environmental initiatives aimed at preparing the next generation for sustainable development while reshaping the island’s urban planning to better cope with climate change.
A meet and greet with Phuket’s Bee Eaters
A meet and greet with Phuket’s Bee Eaters
Sunday 9 November 2025 12:00 PM
Here in Phuket we are lucky in my opinion to have a selection of some of the most stunning birds in the world: The Bee Eaters.
Was 6,000km Euro cycle done in vain?
Was 6,000km Euro cycle done in vain?
Sunday 19 October 2025 02:00 PM
I recently cycled across Europe – from Estonia all the way to Gibraltar – driven by a mission to cross a continent the hard, slow way to help Save Our Seas. What I didn’t expect was for this mission to end with an urgent SOS of my own.
Action ordered over ‘One World’ Bang Tao condo
Action ordered over ‘One World’ Bang Tao condo
Sunday 19 October 2025 10:30 AM
PHUKET: Phuket Vice Governor Samawit Suphanphai has ordered immediate corrective measures at a condominium construction site in Cherng Talay following complaints from local residents about dust, noise and traffic congestion.
Phuket wastewater treatment projects still bogged down in red tape
Phuket wastewater treatment projects still bogged down in red tape
Sunday 19 October 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Beachgoers should ready themselves for another bout of untreated wastewater flowing into the sea at Phuket’s main tourists-popular beaches. It has been one year since the China Water Environment Group (CWEG) signed an agreement to begin work on new wastewater treatment plants at key locations across Phuket ‒  and still nothing has been done.

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