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 incident included four images showing two men aboard a vessel in Rassada subdistrict, Mueang Phuket district, throwing black garbage bags overboard. The bags reportedly burst upon hitting the water, scattering waste across the surrounding area.
The post claimed such incidents were not isolated, alleging similar dumping behaviour has been observed multiple times in the same location.
The images drew widespread criticism on social media, with many users expressing anger over the environmental damage and calling on authorities to take legal action against those responsible.
There were also calls for stricter enforcement and tighter regulation of tour boats and operators to prevent marine pollution, which could harm the environment and damage Phuket’s tourism image.
