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Rawai pushes coconut waste into community income scheme
Rawai is converting coconut husk waste into planting soil to create income for residents and reduce environmental damage from accumulated agricultural byproducts.
GSTC 2026 in Phuket closes with Bahamas handover
The Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 wrapped up in Phuket with a handover ceremony to the Bahamas, concluding three days of discussions on implementing sustainable tourism practices worldwide.
Foreign tourists steal guitar from parked motorbike in Karon
Two foreign tourists were captured on CCTV stealing a guitar from a parked motorcycle in Karon early yesterday morning, with the owner seeking help identifying the suspects through social media.
Tri Trang Beach cleared after wastewater complaints
Phuket authorities cleared Tri Trang Beach in Patong after inspecting the water and finding it clean, debunking viral images showing murky conditions from a previous incident.
Fire breaks out at Kathu rented room
A fire destroyed electrical appliances and belongings in a rented Kathu room on April 24 while the tenant was away making merit at a temple.
Woman from Phuket Found Dead in Nakhon Si Thammarat Hotel Room Under Suspicious Circumstances
A 31-year-old woman from Phuket was found dead in a Nakhon Si Thammarat hotel room Wednesday night under suspicious circumstances, prompting a police investigation.
Phuket Confronts Mounting Waste Crisis, Launches Integrated Management Plan
Phuket is tackling a waste crisis as daily refuse volumes exceed 1,000 tons, driven by tourism and urban growth, prompting officials to launch an integrated management plan to protect the island's environment and reputation.
Senate Advisor Urges Urgent Action on Phuket’s Mounting Waste Crisis
A Senate advisor warns that Phuket's worsening waste crisis threatens the island's environment and tourism industry, calling for immediate government action across the province.
Parasailing Operator Suspended After Rope Snap Incident in Kamala
A parasailing operator at Kamala Beach has been suspended after a tow rope snapped mid-air on April 20th, sending a tourist and controller into the sea.
Phuket pilots green hotel push
Phuket is piloting a nationwide sustainability program as the Bank of Thailand launches green financing to help hotels adopt environmentally friendly practices.
NEAR MISS: Landfill fire exposes system under pressure as waste crisis deepens
A major landfill fire at Saphan Hin in Phuket this month reached emergency severity and came close to forcing evacuations, exposing the island's growing waste management crisis.
Woman catches, punches peeping tom filming in Surat Thani toilet
A woman punched a teenage boy after catching him filming her in a petrol station toilet in Surat Thani on April 16; police later confirmed he had secretly recorded the incident before deleting the footage.