BANGKOK (NNT) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has declared Ko Samet safe from pollution caused by the oil spill that occurred last week off the coast of Rayong province.

 

Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said no signs of the oil spill were found at Ao Phrao or other beaches on the island facing the mainland. Officials inspected regions around the island and discovered no traces of the oil slick, with animals living normally within their natural habitats.

 

A satellite map produced by Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency at 6:00 AM on Tuesday (1 Feb) showed no slick on the surface of the sea in the area. However, officials must still perform a thorough inspection as thin sheets of oil may not be visible from space.

 

The minister added that the beach in Rayong’s Muang district would also be safe from the spill, while noting that the situation at Mae Rampheung beach should return to normal this week as officials accelerate operations to clear up oil slick in the area. Swimming and aquatic activities, however, will be prohibited until authorities can ensure that the area is completely safe for everyone.

 

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13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

A satellite map produced by Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency at 6:00 AM on Tuesday (1 Feb) showed no slick on the surface of the sea in the area. However, officials must still perform a thorough inspection as thin sheets of oil may not be visible from space.

On the surface.... they sunk it to the bottom...

It will show up somewhere sometime.

Varawut Silpa-archa, another pristine follower of the Thai faith in politics?  

His father literally minted money in the 60s with infrastructure projects (rings a bell with Anutin's presence in the 21st century?), held more ministerial posts than most likely even he could remember and kicked-off  the Asian Financial Crisis in 1997 during his premiership in 1997.

Varawut's uncle Chumphon left his marks in politics and Varawut's elder sister Kanchana, also blessed with political urges, was accused by the (then) opposition of having made a tidy USD 40 million when she sold land to the Bank of Thailand, purely co-incidental?

Varawut's parents honored themselves with Thailands tallest tower, the Banharn-Jamsai Tower, hovering over Suphanburi - also fondly known as Banharn-Buri! 

Hence I tend to digest anything from Varawut's corner with the proverbial grain of salt; apples and to not fall too far from the tree - but exceptions to the rule are there ........ 

Needless to say that this invisible oil slick does not add value to land and infrastructure in the affected area and tourism will be toasted as well for a while ....... 

No Traces of Oil Slick Found Near Ko Samet

 

Meanwhile, on the seabed........????