Scuba divers have criticized Pattaya’s reefs for decades, bemoaning the abuse they’ve taken from pollution, fishing boat anchors and “sea walkers”, who are untrained divers using surface-supplied air to walk on the ocean bottom. Recent photos showed tourist sea walkers picking up and moving coral, which can be killed simply by being touched.
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Vietnam Fights Climate Change With COVID Strategy
Just as authorities called for a community wide compliance with the closing of borders, masking, and social distancing; the ingrained collectivism among its citizens, allows for a broad and clear messaging about the environmental threats. This may translate into improved management of the nation’s natural resources.
New drainage plan considers impact of climate change
The city has been using a water drainage plan approved in 2001 that covers the central area of about 650sq.km, which represents about 30 percent of the city’s total area. The plan does not account for the impact of climate change, rising water levels and erosion.
Russia to Build Airport, Train Armed Forces in Sign of Strengthening Military Ties With Laos
Besides the airport, the Russians intend to expand military cooperation with Laos that will include building a facility to train Lao troops on how to use Russian military equipment,
Lao govt pushes for road links between railway production sites
“Basically, we are focusing on railway development, especially the construction of four major rail stations that will become the hubs of new modern towns. These towns will be connected to industrial parks and agricultural production zones in 10 provinces through the improvement of roads.”
Mixed fates for captive elephants sent back to villages amid Thai tourism collapse
With tourism collapsing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2,700 captive elephants used for tourism purposes in Thailand faced a crisis.
Forest crimes in Cambodia: Rings of illegality in Prey Lang Wildlife Sanctuary
This report explores the ways in which laws, regulations and policies designed to afford protection for Cambodian forests and the local and indigenous people who depend on them are being abused.
Thailand taps groundwater as it enters hottest season
The groundwater department has sent geologists and more than 80 teams to areas not served by irrigation networks and regions typically hit by shortages as dam water levels are depleted.
Vietnam to borrow $2 bln to fortify Mekong Delta against climate change
The money, to come from the World Bank, Germany and France, would be used for the sustainable development of the Mekong Delta in the face of climate change.
Lao Government Troops Launch New Assault Against Hmong at Phou Bia Mountain
“As you know, this escalation of violence coincides with a push towards the development of Phou Bia Mountain as both a tourist site and an area of interest to foreign investment,”