Sriracha: The Royal Thai Navy, through the Disaster Relief Center, Naval Area 1, continues to support the elimination of oil spills in the Sriracha District, Chonburi Province. Rear Admiral Parat Rattanachaiphan, deputy spokesman of the Royal Thai Navy, revealed that crude oil leaked into the sea from the MT Phoenix Jamnagar crude oil tanker, a Singaporean-flagged vessel with IMO number 9828962, while unloading at the SBM2 offshore oil receiving buoy in Sriracha District on June 5, 2025, at 11:54 p.m. Approximately 10,000 liters of crude oil spilled into the sea, but officials managed to contain it with booms in time, preventing significant leakage. The current initially swept some oil towards Koh Sichang, with no impact reported on the coast or tourist attractions.
According to Thai News Agency, on June 6, 2025, the Thai Oil Company executed the incident response plan by deploying a three-layer boom and spraying chemicals to control the oil spill. The Disaster Relief Center, Naval Area 1, supported the operation by conducting aerial chemical spraying and deploying unmanned aircraft to monitor and evaluate the results from above. Additionally, HTMS Tachai was sent to encircle the boom and expedite the oil spill elimination process.
On the same afternoon, representatives from the 1st Naval Area, Royal Thai Navy, accompanied by Mr. Thawatchai Srithong, Governor of Chonburi Province, and other key officials, inspected the scene of the spill from the Phoenix Jamnagar ship and the sea area between Sriracha and Koh Sichang. They observed only a small amount of oil slick remaining as a thin film, which was expected to be fully addressed by the end of the day.
Further measures include the deployment of forces by the Air Defense and Coastal Defense Command from the 2nd Air Defense Battalion, Disaster Relief Unit, and Oil Spill Cleanup Unit to the Sichang Island area. Their survey revealed no oil stains or films; the sea water remained clear with no plankton bloom, allowing tourists to continue their activities unimpeded.
The situation remains under control, with no anticipated adverse effects on coastal areas, tourist attractions such as Pattaya, Sriracha, and Bangsaen, or surrounding agricultural areas. The navy is committed to closely monitoring the situation to ensure continued safety and environmental protection.