Tracking environment for Thailand — coverage from the newsroom in Bangkok.
Environment · TourismThailand’s heatwave draws crowds to calm Pattaya seas while the South braces for storms—learn to stay cool, plan beach trips & monitor southern storm alerts.
Tourism · EnvironmentPattaya launches strict crackdown: ฿2,000 on-the-spot fines for wrong-side parking, beach alcohol ban midnight-11:00 & 14:00-17:00, and passport copies now mandatory for scooter rentals.
Environment · TourismPattaya’s February forecast: 32–34°C days, 2m waves, sudden squalls and rising PM2.5. Check small-craft warnings, health tips and packing advice before you go.
National News · EnvironmentFrom Jan–Mar 2026, Thailand drivers get one warning before fines. Track your status in the PTM app now to avoid instant tickets and black-smoke fines.
Environment · EconomyPhang Nga king cobra rescue shut a school road for 4 hrs, risked ฿30k–฿50k antivenom cost and sparked a licence-plate lottery rush. Get safety advice now.
Environment · National NewsFoiled langur smuggling at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport prompts stricter outbound X-ray scans, heftier penalties and cash rewards for wildlife-crime tip-offs.
Environment · TourismRide Bangkok’s new electric canal taxis free until 29 Feb 2024. Dodge traffic on 14 zero-emission routes—ideal for Bangkok commuters. Book via MuvMi now.
Environment · PoliticsLearn how a proposed ฿15bn drainage tunnel, canal upgrades and 48-hour alert system could protect Hat Yai homes, cut insurance premiums and reshape zoning.
Environment · TechThermal-imaging drones, higher payouts and a tourist ban are deterring elephant raids in Nakhon Ratchasima. Learn how farmers, drivers and businesses can stay safe.