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Thailand Bans Underwater Photography for Diving Trainees to Protect Corals
File photo for reference only In efforts to protect fragile marine ecosystems, Thailand's Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has enacted a new regulation forbidding scuba-diving trainees and instructors from taking underwater photographs during training and examination dives. This directive, signed by Natural Resources and Environment Minister Chalermchai Sri-on, was officially published in the Royal Gazette. The ban underscores urgent conservation measures aimed specifically at preserving the country's critically endangered corals, which have suffered significant damage from diving activities. The new rule stipulates that any underwater photography must be conducted by qualified divers who have completed the Advanced Open Water course through recognised organisations such as the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), Scuba Schools International (SSI), or the Advanced Scuba Diver course from the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI), or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, the ministerial order imposes restrictions on snorkelling activities over corals in shallow waters. Individuals are prohibited from snorkelling where seawater depths are less than two metres above coral formations and are required to wear life vests unless they have completed scuba diving or freediving courses. Pinsak Suraswadi, director-general of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, indicated that any diving operators found infringing on these regulations could face legal consequences. Violators risk receiving a jail term of up to two years and/or fines reaching 200,000 baht, in accordance with the Act on the Promotion of Marine and Coastal Resources Management. This new directive reflects a pivotal move to safeguard Thailand's marine biodiversity and highlights a growing emphasis on sustainable practices in diving and related activities. By restricting underwater photography to only qualified divers, the ministry aims to mitigate further harm to coral ecosystems while promoting responsible and eco-friendly diving practices. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-04-25 -
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Fox News Viewers Get An Uncomfortable Truth About Trump On Live TV
"If all the countries negotiate a better trade deal". If my auntie had balls, she'd be my uncle. So it's a gamble by Trump now? Remind me, how many casinos did he manage to bankrupt? And here's me being told he's a stable genius. -
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Increases in vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks threaten years of progress
A mass-scale solution to finally get rid of “parasitic vermin” worthy only of eradication. I'm sure I've read this somewhere before… -
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ALL VACCINES WILL KILL YOU - The evidence is overwhelming
@BritManToo Very interesting 🤔 pity some one didnt accidentally save a copy. -
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Running all electrical wiring through blue pipe.
My 2 cents. Just because you don't have vermin today doesn't mean you never will. For $175 USD, (6K Baht) I'd pull that trigger. And not worry about that rustling sound in the attic later. -
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Don't you get tired of fear mongering
The biggest fear of the right - Democrats. Bad economy and stock market will result. Overrun by immigrants - to be there they weren't the best on that. Drag Queen story hour at every school. A man dressed as a lady in every woman's toilet. Your kid will leave home a boy and come back a girl. Steaks will disappear. Replaced by tofu. Everyone must drive an electric car.
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