Prachuap Khiri Khan, Koh Samui beaches have the cleanest water

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has just completed their 2021 Environmental Quality Audit of Thailand, and Prachuap Khiri Khan and Koh Samui dominated the list of cleanest sea water beaches. All top 5 beaches with the cleanest sea water were in the Gulf of Thailand.

The best seawater was one of 4 categories assessed by the study, which also analysed freshwater sources, air quality, and waste management.

The top freshwater sources were spread across the country, and the south of Thailand was found to have the best air quality. Bangkok topped the list for best waste management systems.

The release of the list prompted the Pollution Control Department to use the analysis to remind and encourage people to keep Thailand’s bodies of water clean and cared for. They reminded people to be mindful of leaving trash on beaches to keep the waters cleanest, suggesting to…