snoop1130 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Tourist’s mermaid pose incites wrath over coral damage By SOMCHAI SAMART, PRATCH RUJIVANAROM THE NATION THREE THAI tourists have been fined Bt1,500 each for sitting on a mountain coral at Mu Koh Surin National Park in Phang Nga. After pictures of two women posing picturesquely while sitting on a large mountain coral – apparently in Ao Mae Yai Bay in the Surin Islands – went viral on social media, Mu Koh Surin National Park chief Phuttipot Kuprasit said on Thuesday the Thai tourist and two others had already been detained and fined for violating park rules. Phuttipot said officers found the group shortly after they were informed of the wrongdoing. All three were Thai tourists who were fined Bt1,500 per person, he added. “The tourists said they misunderstood. They believed that the coral was a normal rock, but we clarified that it was actually mountain coral, so they apologised and admitted to their offence,” he said. “We have no tolerance for people stepping on or touching the coral and feeding the fish, as it is against the park’s rules, and we have strict measures and officers to monitor tourist activities. However, we cannot observe all the tourists’ activities, especially when they are under water, so I would like to thank all good citizens who help us watch over our natural treasures.” Thon Thamrongnawasawat, a leading marine biologist of Kasetsart University, said Ao Mae Yai Bay formerly had one of the largest coral reefs in Thailand, but due to severe damage from several incidents of coral bleaching, the area off Mu Koh Surin National Park had been closed to the public since 1995 to let the coral reef rehabilitate itself. He added that tourism activities and touching the coral disrupted the reef’s recovery, because such activities could affect the growth of new young coral and endanger the entire reef. “I believe that there are many beautiful locations in this national park where tourists can pose and take pictures without harming the underwater ecosystem,” he said. Phuttipot said the area where the tourists had taken photos was not inside the restricted area of Ao Mae Yai Bay, but in an area designated for diving. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30338348 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdoc Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Meanwhile for Russian tourist Liliya Karmanova who collected a few pieces of coral, presumably from the beach, there's an arrest warrant, a courtcase and Bt 40,000 bail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smedly Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I think the world could take a lesson from Thailands efforts on the environment lets list them here - - - - please fill in the blanks and if you live in Bangkok don't breath the air and if you live near a beach don't swim in the water and lets not mention the plastics that Thailand dumps into the sea every time it rains oh and don't smoke on a beach because you will go to jail Thailand leading the way ........................... the hub of dirt and garbage land stupid is what.....................................making yourself out to be something you are very clearly not who died today on the world hub of deadliest roads in the world This country really needs to wake up If you don't have the answers (which you clearly don't) then seek assistance from outside Thailand Damaged Coral .......................... well admirable but that is well and truly down the list of things that need attention in this country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mentalcolonization Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 12 hours ago, Topdoc said: Meanwhile for Russian tourist Liliya Karmanova who collected a few pieces of coral, presumably from the beach, there's an arrest warrant, a courtcase and Bt 40,000 bail. Moreover, dead ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark01 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 The Thai social media moral police at it again, (while dumping their garbage at the side of the road!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emster23 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I think it was on Australia network saw recent report about 1/3 of world's coral reefs endangered due to being smothered in plastic waste. As we know, Thailand is major culprit in this area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansnl Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 3 hours ago, smedly said: I think the world could take a lesson from Thailands efforts on the environment lets list them here - - - - please fill in the blanks and if you live in Bangkok don't breath the air and if you live near a beach don't swim in the water and lets not mention the plastics that Thailand dumps into the sea every time it rains oh and don't smoke on a beach because you will go to jail Thailand leading the way ........................... the hub of dirt and garbage land stupid is what.....................................making yourself out to be something you are very clearly not who died today on the world hub of deadliest roads in the world This country really needs to wake up If you don't have the answers (which you clearly don't) then seek assistance from outside Thailand Damaged Coral .......................... well admirable but that is well and truly down the list of things that need attention in this country Seek answers outside Thailand? Outside Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcula Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I'm not convinced about the "memaid" part. Is it possible to see some close-up pics please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 13 hours ago, Topdoc said: Meanwhile for Russian tourist Liliya Karmanova who collected a few pieces of coral, presumably from the beach, there's an arrest warrant, a courtcase and Bt 40,000 bail. Big difference. One involved touching without direct damage. The other involved removing the coral from a protected zone. Your logic would hold that if one sits on your vehicle, it is as serious as someone who pulls off your car door and takes it away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 1 hour ago, mentalcolonization said: Moreover, dead ones And you know how they died? Coral in that quantity does not just wash up on a beach. It was harvested. Perhaps some was dead,. However, with the large quantity seized it is more than likely that the Russian or an accomplice physically removed it from a reef. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 I’d happily pay their bar fine for them..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 19 hours ago, Topdoc said: Meanwhile for Russian tourist Liliya Karmanova who collected a few pieces of coral, presumably from the beach, there's an arrest warrant, a courtcase and Bt 40,000 bail. The Thais were obviously arrested also but they admitted their offence and paid a fine. If they had denied it they'd be due in court also and out on bail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 It's dead, already destroyed by thai greed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokakrishna Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Wow!!! Thais can dive?? Impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer90210 Posted February 10, 2018 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Seems that thai society is becoming like a pile of firecrackers...explodes with the slightest spark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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