Thailand's Marine Department reassures public espcially tourists that 'river taxi' travel is safe

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BANGKOK, Feb 19 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Thailand's Marine Department is enforcing safety measures for boat passengers on waterways across the country, its acting director-general Sorapong Paithoonpong has assured the public including the growing number of tourists in the country.

The department’s officials in Bangkok and its regional offices have been instructed to check the readiness of passenger boats, crew, and safety gear – including life jackets – as well as piers to ensure maximum safety, Sorapong said.