June 3: Hat Wanakorn National Park in Thap Sakae District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, has announced the closure of the Koh Jaan (เกาะจาน) and Koh Thaitree (เกาะท้ายทรีย์) islands to tourism starting June 11. This decision comes in response to significant coral bleaching observed in the reefs around Charn Island. Additionally, June marks the lowest tides…
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Prachuap Khiri Khan boosts sea turtle conservation efforts
BANG SAPHAN DISTRICT, June 3, 2024: The National Parks Department has intensified its efforts to protect sea turtle nesting sites in In Prachuap Khiri Khan province. Mr. Somjet Jantana (นายสมเจตน์ จันทนา), Director of the Conservation Area Administration Office 3, Phetchaburi Branch (สำนักบริหารพื้นที่อนุรักษ์ที่ 3 สาขาเพชรบุรี), announced that patrols have been organized to monitor green sea turtle…
Prachuap Khiri Khan’s Pranburi Forest Park eco tourism draw
May 29, 2024: Pranburi Forest Park in Pranburi District, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province, has become a prime destination for eco-tourism, drawing an average of over 10,000 visitors per month. From January to May 2024, the park welcomed a total of 51,192 visitors, with 80% being Thai tourists and the remaining 20% comprising European and Chinese…
Deputy PM pushes eco, recreation projects in Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phetchaburi
BANGKOK, May 16, 2024: Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, General Patcharawat Wongsuwan (พล.ต.อ.พัชรวาท วงษ์สุวรรณ) has directed relevant agencies to expedite the development of several ecological-recreation projects in Prachuap Khiri Khan and Phetchaburi provinces. Discussed during a “Lower Region 2 development” meeting, the projects include solar-powered water distribution systems in…