Black oil-like slick washes ashore at Jomtien Beach
Black oil-like slicks were found floating in the sea and washing ashore at Jomtien Beach in Chon Buri on Monday, prompting authorities to warn tourists against swimming in the affected area. The substance was reported along the shoreline and in seawater, with large amounts seen near Jomtien Beach and Koh Lan. Pattaya City officials deployed […] The post Black oil-like slick washes ashore at…
Black oil-like slicks washed ashore at Jomtien Beach in Chon Buri, Thailand on Monday, prompting authorities to issue a warning to tourists about swimming in the affected region. The substance was observed along the coastline and in the seawater, with significant quantities detected close to Jomtien Beach and Koh Lan. Pattaya City officials dispatched workers to gather samples, evaluate the pollution's scope, and initiate the cleanup process.
Pattaya Deputy Mayor Manoch Nongyai stated that investigators are exploring two potential origins: an unauthorized release from a vessel or a substance drifting into the area from the vicinity of Laem Chabang or Koh Lan. Representatives from the Marine Department and environmental agencies have been enlisted to assist in the inquiry.
Pattaya City advised residents and tourists to use caution and refrain from swimming at Jomtien Beach until the situation is thoroughly assessed. The incident of a black oil-like slick appearing on Jomtien Beach was initially reported by Khaosod English.
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