The new Minister of Foreign Affairs has charged with continuously monitoring the impact of the crude oil spill into the Chonburi Sea. prevent damage to marine and coastal resources

Pol. Gen. Patcharawat Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister And the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment revealed that he was aware of the situation report of the crude oil spill. in the southern part of Koh Si Chang, Chonburi Province, from the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (Mr. Jatuporn Burusphat) continuously Since after the incident in the middle of the night on September 3, 2023, although the current situation has begun to improve No more oil slicks have been found in the sea. and no movement of oil slick around Koh Si Chang was found. And in the coastal area from Bang Phra Beach to Ao Udom, Chonburi Province, only an oil film was found on the stern of the ship. but also instructed the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry order both the Pollution Control Department (PCD) and the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources ) closely monitor the situation affecting the resources in the area continuously. to prevent potential impacts on the environment both coastal resources marine resources Especially in the area that is a major tourist attraction of the area. And most importantly, it must not affect the lives of the people in the area.

which after having ordered Acknowledged that both agencies have closely coordinated operations with relevant agencies in the area. both monitoring and observing the situation in the area Prediction of oil slick movement Water and oil sampling to analyze and assess the impact on the environment Including surveying the impact on coral reefs. in order not to have a wide impact on natural resources

Source: Thai News Agency