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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 28 May 2025
Phuket Approves New Hotels and Condos Amid Environmental Concerns Picture courtesy of The Phuket News In a significant boost to Phuket's tourism industry, the Expert Committee on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has approved four new hotels and three condominium projects. This comes as part of the third EIA committee meeting of the year, chaired by Vice Governor Samawit Suphanphai at the Phuket Provincial Natural Resources and Environment Office. Full Story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1362057-phuket-approves-new-hotels-and-condos-amid-environmental-concerns/ -
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Swift Police Response to Liverpool Incident Signals Shift After Southport Tragedy
Are you assuming I wasn’t aware of that snippet of lowest form of wit. -
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Tourism Phuket Approves New Hotels and Condos Amid Environmental Concerns
Picture courtesy of The Phuket News In a significant boost to Phuket's tourism industry, the Expert Committee on Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) has approved four new hotels and three condominium projects. This comes as part of the third EIA committee meeting of the year, chaired by Vice Governor Samawit Suphanphai at the Phuket Provincial Natural Resources and Environment Office. Phuket's evolving landscape will soon include the Madeit Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Phuket Banthai Resort, Holiday Inn Express Phuket Nai Yang, and SALA Phuket Mai Khao Beach Resort. Additionally, condominium projects like Skypark Elara Lakeland Phuket, The Nayabella Condominium, and Adora Rawai Condominium are set to rise, each having met the rigorous environmental standards required for approval. The committee, comprising government officials, private sector representatives, and environmental experts, conducted thorough reviews to ensure compliance with stringent environmental regulations. "All seven projects passed thorough field inspections and have been reviewed to meet environmental standards," an official report remarked. Despite the positive economic implications, the approvals have sparked discussions about sustainable development. The committee underscored a critical balance between economic growth and environmental preservation, advocating a strategy that reinforces long-term environmental stewardship. Phuket’s natural resources are central to its tourism appeal, yet the island's expansion brings challenges. Increasing visitor numbers and construction are putting pressure on its ecosystems. Environmentalists have raised alarms over potential disruptions to coastal habitats and biodiversity, urging for stringent regulation and ongoing monitoring. The approvals are set against a backdrop of growing debate about Phuket's future development. Advocates for the environment are calling for stricter limitations on large-scale projects to maintain the island’s environmental integrity. Concerns focus on preserving the region's coastal beauty and ecological balance, which are integral to its allure as a global destination. Vice Governor Samawit Suphanphai reaffirmed a commitment to sustainability, expressing a dedication to fostering economic vitality while safeguarding ecological resources for future generations. "We are committed to a transparent process that encourages public involvement," the report added, highlighting the importance of community engagement in development discussions. The Phuket News reported the Vice Governor's emphasis on sustainable growth, where new developments are aligned with efforts to maintain the area's natural beauty. These decisions are seen as pivotal to addressing the dual need for economic enhancement and environmental protection, ensuring that Phuket remains a compelling destination without compromising its ecological heritage. As the island anticipates these new infrastructural additions, close attention will be given to the execution of environmental safeguards. Stakeholders are hopeful that these measures will protect Phuket’s unique landscapes amidst rapid development, providing a model for harmonising growth with conservation. The upcoming period will test the effectiveness of Phuket's development strategies, aiming to preserve its status as a premier tourist destination while ensuring that its natural beauty and biodiversity remain intact for the enjoyment of future generations. Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-05-28 -
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Lindsey Graham tells WSJ he's willing to act without Trump to end 'thug' Putin
Here's another from Newsweek, claiming the Russians ate a Yorkshire Terrier! Surely not much meat there. The SBU, Kyiv's security and intelligence agency, released a text message exchange purportedly between two Russian soldiers, in which a serviceman stationed in the occupied parts of the Kherson region, close to Crimea, told his friend that he and other troops had eaten a Yorkshire terrier. "It's all f*****. [Ukrainians] are f****** beating us like kids. We eat dogs, there's no food. Today we ate a Yorkie. A Yorkshire terrier," the soldier was quoted as saying by the SBU. 'There's No Food': Russian Soldiers Forced To Eat Dogs, Ukraine Claims - Newsweek -
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Report Bangkok Japanese Restaurant Criticised Over Misleading Birthday Promotion
I never went for all this "free" stuff for good reason. More than once the staff in restaurants told me about "free", "promotion" etc. Seeing what happened on the next table was sufficient. -
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Lindsey Graham tells WSJ he's willing to act without Trump to end 'thug' Putin
You posted a generic link to the express home page. Now you post nothing. Brilliant. Next you'll tell me that Haitians are eating cats and dogs too.
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