PCD on oil wreck watch

CHECKS FOR HAZARDS AFTER CARGO VESSEL SANK NEAR PHUKET

- ANUCHA CHAROENPO ACHADTHAYA CHUENNIRAN

>>The government has instructed the Pollution Control Department (PCD) to intensify monitoring after the cargo vessel SEALLOYD ARC sank off the coast of Phuket.

Deputy government spokeswoman Lalida Perswiwatthana said caretaker Natural Resources and Environment Minister Suchart Chomklin had expressed concern over the incident and ordered the PCD to monitor coastal seawater quality.

The department is supporting the incident command centre, providing academic advice and ensuring safety during salvage operations.