Popular Post webfact Posted September 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2020 Coral, sea grass and marine rock formations in Thailand’s southern provinces now protected Effective Wednesday, sea grass, coral reefs and undersea rock formations in four southern coastal provinces of Thailand are legally protected and violators will face one-year in prison and/or a maximum fine of 100,000 baht. According to the two orders, issued by virtue of the Marine and Coastal Resources Management Promotion Act, sea grass, coral reefs and marinea rock formations off Payam Island in Ranong province and rock formations off Surat Thani, Pattani, Phang-nga an Krabi provinces, which are popular diving sites, have come under protection. Dropping of anchors by boats, feeding and catching of marine life and dumping of garbage in these areas are prohibited. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/coral-sea-grass-and-marine-rock-formations-in-thailands-southern-provinces-now-protected/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2020-09-25 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrogaz Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Protected how? Like the forests? Until some hi-so or multinational mega-corp turns up with a bribe and wants to build a factory or a mine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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