CARETAKER MINISTER OF Natural Resources and Environment Varawut Silpa-archa today (Aug. 6) ordered an investigation of the source of oil slicks and tar balls that have washed up on some Phuket beaches while a large team of officials and volunteers have been removing the large amount of the dark oil since Friday (Aug. 4),
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Pattaya beaches reopen with social distancing in place
By Thai Newsroom Reporters PATTAYA BEACHES are reopening to members of the public on the upcoming Monday. Pattaya City Mayor Sonthaya Khunpleum confirmed today (May 29) all the Pattaya beaches will reopen on condition that people strictly observe social distancing order and no group activity on the beaches is allowed for the time being. People
Read morePetchaburi reopens its beaches but swimming still forbidden
By Peeranut P., Sanook.com PETCHABURI province today (May 29) ordered the conditional reopening of all its beaches from Monday June 1 onward but swimming in the sea is still forbidden, Sanook.com reported. Strict measures were imposed in this province, which is around 130 kilometres southwest of Bangkok, early last month to stop the spread of
Read moreGreeks return to beaches in heatwave, but keep their umbrellas apart
By Reuters, published by ChannelNewsAsia Athens: Greeks flocked to the seaside on Saturday (May 16) when more than 500 beaches reopened, as the country sought to walk the fine line between protecting people from Covid-19 while reviving the tourism sector that many depend on for their livelihoods. For many people, it was their first foray
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