After news of the undersea oil pipeline leak came to light on Jan 25, the public expected it would be dealt with effectively and cleaned up.
The public has reason to be hopeful. The tourism sector in Rayong province, particularly Koh Samet, were affected by the worst oil leak in the country's history in July 2013. Based on that disaster, it was expected the authorities and energy companies in that province would have learnt lessons and be better prepared for the future.
