On July 3, 2024, Mayor Poramet of Pattaya City, in partnership with the Marine Department, emphasized the importance of all stakeholders adhering to the strategy to enhance the safety of marine tourism. The five strategies outlined include Zoning, Monitoring, Integration, Awareness, and Legal Reform. Marine operators are required to comprehend and comply with requirements laid out in these strategies.

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As an example, a crucial element of the zoning plan involves clearly delineated areas for jet skiing, banana boat rides, and speedboat operations to prevent overlapping activities and improve overall safety. Currently, issues such as speedboats encroaching on designated swimming zones pose risks to tourists, which the new regulations aim to address and mitigate.

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