Tag: World Environment Day
Thailand to celebrate World Environment Day on June 5th
BANGKOK - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has decided to waive entrance fees for many natural tourist attractions in Thailand in celebration...
Nongprue schools pledge to cut plastic, foam use
Nongprue Sub-district schools have pledged to reduce use of plastic and foam starting on this year’s World Environment Day. Representatives from Ban Nernplabwan, Wat...
Hilton Pattaya plants coral to commemorate 2014 World Environment Day
Hilton Pattaya’s general manager, Rudolf Troestler, together with over 20 Hilton Pattaya executives, joined a coral reef planting project to commemorate the 2014 World...
Pattaya releases 2,000 fish for World Environment Day
Pattaya officials released 2,000 silver perch into the sea as the city marked World Environment Day. Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome presided over the June 4...
Public Health Min to fight against water pollution on World Environment...
BANGKOK, 5 June 2014 – The Public Health Ministry hopes to raise awareness on a host of environmental problems including pollution, global warming, and...
Cement factory plants trees, changes processes to mitigate pollution at adjacent...
A cement factory adjacent to Pattaya School No. 11 began planting 200 trees, installing nets and changing procedures to offset dust and pollution that...
Pattaya releases 10,000 marine animals for World Environment Day
Pattaya officials released 10,000 fish and crabs into the sea as the city marked World Environment Day. Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome presided over the June...
Amari joins forces with students in canal clean-up
To commemorate World Environment Day June 5, a combined team of staff and officials from the Amari Orchid Pattaya, the Naklua Bay Preservation...
Grant Pereira visits Regent’s
“Which animal would you want to help the most?” asked a Primary student - after a silent pause Mr. Pereira replied, “Humans, humans...
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From tourists to residents, Thailand is quietly changing
PATTAYA. Thailand - Thailand has always been good at attracting people. For decades, visitors have come for the obvious reasons: climate, affordability, food, and...
From imagination to reality, Pattaya unveils a striking new art wall landmark
PATTAYA, Thailand – What began as a creative idea on a screen has now become a real-world landmark in the heart of Pattaya. A...
When danger is everywhere, Pattaya motorcycle crashes no longer shock
PATTAYA, Thailand – A late-night fatal crash involving a foreign motorcyclist near Mabprachan Reservoir has once again exposed the uncomfortable reality of road safety...
Pattaya’s road repairs promise smooth travel but deliver bumps and frustration
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has repeatedly promised smoother, safer roads, but for many residents and daily road users, the reality on the ground...
Cyber Police bust illegal e-cigarette production hub run by Chinese national in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — Cyber Crime Police have dismantled a large-scale illegal e-cigarette operation in central Pattaya, arresting a Chinese national and seizing thousands of...