Some parts of Bangkok are also unfortunately slowly sinking, which makes flood risks more serious. Hot weather, crowded roads, air pollution and not enough open green space can make city life harder, too.
People on Koh Samui are cleaning beaches, reducing plastic waste and working to manage trash. Visitors can help by reducing plastic bottle use and by picking up their trash. In Bangkok, people are improving drainage, protecting canals, and planting trees and creating parks to help with flooding. Whether people live by island waves in Koh Samui or next to city rivers like Bangkok, protecting nature helps protect the homes and communities in both places.
