![Hurricane Otis kills at least 27, hammers Acapulco as damage seen in billions Hurricane Otis kills at least 27, hammers Acapulco as damage seen in billions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71698379614_HurricaneOtis.jpg)
Hurricane Otis kills at least 27, hammers Acapulco as damage seen in billions
Hammering the beach resort of Acapulco, the damage from Hurricane Otis has run into billions of dollars.
Fri Oct 27 2023
![Bodies of two sisters who drowned at Tg Buloh beach found Bodies of two sisters who drowned at Tg Buloh beach found](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61682946599_TBlemas.jpg)
Bodies of two sisters who drowned at Tg Buloh beach found
The victim's father said his family of six had come to the beach for recreational activities in conjunction with Labour Day holiday.
Tue May 02 2023
![Researchers discover 'plastiglomerate' rocks on a remote Brazilian island Researchers discover 'plastiglomerate' rocks on a remote Brazilian island](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/51679403058_BRAZIL.jpg)
Researchers discover 'plastiglomerate' rocks on a remote Brazilian island
According to the research, the melted plastic identified in the rocks could come from fishing nets washed up on the beaches of the island.
Fri Mar 24 2023
![Search for 5 missing Thai sailors continues after a month Search for 5 missing Thai sailors continues after a month](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61672131529_RoyalThaiNavy.jpg)
Search for 5 missing Thai sailors continues after a month
Royal Thai Navy said the search operation focus on the beaches and the coastal areas as the sea water level is at its lowest level.
Fri Jan 20 2023
![Thai court orders rehab work on 'The Beach' 22 years after filming Thai court orders rehab work on 'The Beach' 22 years after filming](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71663228571_MayaBay.jpg)
Thai court orders rehab work on 'The Beach' 22 years after filming
Maya Bay reopened to tourists at the start of 2022 but visitor numbers are capped to try to limit the ecological damage.
Thu Sep 15 2022
![Save the waves: The mission of special reserves Save the waves: The mission of special reserves](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71654679667_OCEAN.jpg)
Save the waves: The mission of special reserves
France got its very first wave reserve, on the beach of Port Blanc in Saint-Pierre-Quiberon.
Wed Jun 08 2022
![Thailand plots sustainable comeback for DiCaprio beach Thailand plots sustainable comeback for DiCaprio beach](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/61638870559_THAILAND.jpg)
Thailand plots sustainable comeback for DiCaprio beach
Thailand hopes to make Phi Phi the standard-bearer for a new, more sustainable model of tourism.
Tue Dec 07 2021
![High tide phenomenon: Over 20 areas in Terengganu at risk of floods High tide phenomenon: Over 20 areas in Terengganu at risk of floods](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/81636165211_PengarahAngkatanP.jpg)
High tide phenomenon: Over 20 areas in Terengganu at risk of floods
Mohd Rosman reminded the public to avoid going to the beaches to see the huge waves as they could endanger their safety.
Sat Nov 06 2021
![Vietnam to reopen resort island to foreign tourists to boost economy Vietnam to reopen resort island to foreign tourists to boost economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631249127_VIETNAM.jpg)
Vietnam to reopen resort island to foreign tourists to boost economy
Vietnam plans to reopen the beach-fringed island of Phu Quoc to foreign tourists from next month.
Fri Sep 10 2021
![Four men issued compound in Port Dickson for SOP violation Four men issued compound in Port Dickson for SOP violation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/41613199926_portdickson.jpg)
Four men issued compound in Port Dickson for SOP violation
Aidi said the two men were issued the compound when they failed to produce the permission letter during a police patrol at the beach.
Wed May 19 2021
![One drown, two missing at Pantai Kandis, Bachok One drown, two missing at Pantai Kandis, Bachok](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/51616986249_PantaiKandis.jpg)
One drown, two missing at Pantai Kandis, Bachok
The victim came for a picnic on the beach along with 12 family members and neighbours, managed to save his 15-year-old son and his friend.
Mon Mar 29 2021
![Body of man feared drowned at Pantai Jambu Bongkok found Body of man feared drowned at Pantai Jambu Bongkok found](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61609075185_Mayat.jpg)
Body of man feared drowned at Pantai Jambu Bongkok found
The body of Wan Nashaifudin Wan Latif, 48, was recovered by a rescue team patrolling with jet skis about one kilometre from the beach.
Mon Dec 28 2020
![Long lost sea snails converge at Pantai Rusila Long lost sea snails converge at Pantai Rusila](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/41605935482_siputlaut.jpg)
Long lost sea snails converge at Pantai Rusila
Brought in by the monsoon waves, their tasty squid-like flesh and pretty shells entice visitors to flock the beach to collect them.
Sat Nov 21 2020
![Ketari state assemblywoman apologises, welcomes investigation after picnic photos went viral Ketari state assemblywoman apologises, welcomes investigation after picnic photos went viral](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/71604978540_YoungSyefura.jpg)
Ketari state assemblywoman apologises, welcomes investigation after picnic photos went viral
The viral picture shows Young Syefura having a picnic by the beach near Sepang with three other individuals.
Tue Nov 10 2020
!['Gilded cage': Private pools, fancy meals in Thailand's luxury quarantine 'Gilded cage': Private pools, fancy meals in Thailand's luxury quarantine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81601959003_PHUKET.jpg)
'Gilded cage': Private pools, fancy meals in Thailand's luxury quarantine
Compulsory 14 days quarantine, two coronavirus tests, overseen by a "war room" of doctors and security guards, before enjoying the beach.
Tue Oct 06 2020