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Koh Samet declared 'safe' from oil slick

Kasetsart University researchers collect samples in the Hin Khao area of Mae Ramphueng beach, to compare hydrocarbon levels in sand and marine life with toxicity levels before the oil spill on Friday. (Photo: Pornprom Satrabhaya)

Beaches on Koh Samet remain free from pollution by the oil slick that spread from a broken pipeline in the sea off Map Ta Phut, in Rayong, last week, Natural Resources and Environment Minister Varawut Silpa-archa said on Tuesday.

Mr Varawut said no sign of the oil had been detected at Ao Phrao or other beaches on the island facing the eastern province mainland.

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