Tour boat crew filmed dumping rubbish off Phuket coast
PHUKET — 01 April 2026, Authorities are being urged to investigate after images circulated online appeared to show a tour boat crew dumping rubbish into the sea near the mouth of Tha Chin canal in Phuket province. The…
Authorities are facing calls to investigate after images surfaced online on April 1, 2026, apparently showing a tour boat crew dumping rubbish into the sea near the mouth of Tha Chin canal in Phuket. The photos, widely shared on social media, depict two men aboard a vessel in Rassada subdistrict, Mueang Phuket district, discarding waste overboard.
Images Prompt Official Scrutiny
The four images document the crew members actively throwing rubbish into the water, prompting public concern about environmental impacts in the area.
Local officials have acknowledged the incident and said they are reviewing the images to identify the vessel and those involved. Calls for enforcement action have been echoed by environmental groups and residents after the photos gained traction online.
Source: https://www.khaosodenglish.com/tourism/2026/04/01/tour-boat-crew-filmed-dumping-rubbish-off-phuket-coast/
