A view of an oil spill caused by a leak from an undersea pipeline off Thailand's eastern coast at Mae Ramphueng beach, on Jan 29, 2022. - Reuters
BANGKOK (Reuters): Ships were deployed in Thailand on Thursday (Feb 10) to contain a fresh oil spill off its eastern coast, authorities said, two weeks after an undersea pipeline leak in the same area damaged coastal communities and marine life.
The pipeline, owned by Star Petroleum Refining Public Company (SPRC), sprang a leak on Jan 26 and spewed an estimated 47,100 to 55,000 litres (12,443 to 14,529 gallons) of oil into the sea.
