Oil slicks that were leaked from an undersea pipeline off the eastern province last week arrived at Ao Phrao bay of Ko Samet island at 12.30pm, according to the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources.
Sophon Thongdee, the director-general of the department, said oil slicks were washed ashore for a distance of about 50 meters along the beach of Ao Phrao.
Initial examination showed that the quality of seawater at the bay remained safe for recreational activities, he said.
Organizations concerned laid containment booms on the Samet channel as the oil slicks were moving from the Mae Ramphueng beach to Ao Phrao of Ko Samet.
Besides, officials were mobilized to clean up oil slicks at Ao Phray bay, Mr Sophon said. (TNA)
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