The approvals came during the committee’s third meeting of the year, held at the Phuket Provincial Natural Resources and Environment Office (MNRE Phuket) and chaired by Phuket Vice Governor Samawit Suphanphai.
The session brought together officials from government agencies, the private sector and environmental experts.
The projects approved include: Madeit Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort, Holiday Inn Express Phuket Nai Yang and SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort, as well as the condo projects Skypark Elara Lakeland Phuket, The Nayabella Condominium and Adora Rawai Condominium.
All seven proposals had passed field inspections and were reviewed to ensure they complied with environmental regulations, said an official report of the meeting.
The committee emphasised that the assessments are part of a broader effort to promote sustainable development, protect sensitive ecological zones and involve the public in decision-making, the official report said.
Apparently, according to the report, officials stressed the importance of striking a balance between economic development and the preservation of Phuket’s natural resources, with a transparent process that supports long-term environmental stewardship.