Phuket beach cleanup removes 100 kilograms of garbage

Thailand struggles with pollution, but many people in the kingdom are pitching in to fight the problem.

Officials and volunteers cleaned up 100 kilograms of garbage from beaches in Phuket last week, The Phuket News reported yesterday.

The cleanup at Mai Khao and Sai Kaew beaches was organised by the Sustainable Mai Khao foundation from March 15 to 19. Participants included taxi drivers, Tha Chatchai Police officers, and locals.

The cleanup started on Wednesday, March 15, at the site of the projected Andaman Health Center on the northern tip of Phuket. The participants gathered over 52 kilograms of garbage including 12 kilograms of glass bottles, 3 kilograms of plastic bottles, and other items.

On Saturday, March 18, the cleanup continued on Mai Khao Beach. Participants then collected over 36 kilograms of garbage including…