Efforts are being channelled to mitigate the impact of the Rayong oil slick in the event it reaches the coast, despite the risk of that happening assessed to be low as of Friday, officials said.
Deputy Minister of Transpor Atirat Ratanasate led an inspection of the affected area in Rayong's Map Ta Phut district on Friday. While claiming the officially recognised 2,500-litre oil slick has been brought under control for now, he admitted the situation still depends on sea currents and wind direction.
