TAT confident of Samet Island recovery

Wednesday, 06 Aug, 2013 0

Tourism authorities in Thailand have moved quickly to restore consumer confidence in Samet Island following last week’s Phrao Bay oil spill that damaged beaches.

Experts believe the sand beaches on the bay should be fully restored over the next few weeks in time for the peak season in October.

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is working to assure visitors that it is safe to return to Samet Island.

Sample tests of water, sand, air, marine life and corals in the sea off Rayong have not indicated any dangerous chemical residues, TAT said.

A big clean-up and recovery day is to be held on Samet Island on August 10 to help regain tourists’ confidence.

TAT Rayong office together with TAT head office will organise an agent and media trip for about 25 people from August 14-15 to survey the area.

Tourism Minister Somsak Pureesrisak and his team will also promote a special tour package to rebuild tourism to Samet Island.
 



 

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