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Marine Transport: 279k passengers nationwide on April 12, safety inspections prioritized

Marine Transport: 279k passengers nationwide on April 12, safety inspections prioritized

MGR Online•Economy•9h ago

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The Department of Marine Transport reported a high volume of over 279,000 passengers utilizing water transport nationwide on April 12, with stringent safety measures implemented for the Songkran holiday period.

  • •On April 12, 2026, over 279,317 passengers traveled via 5,401 water transport services nationwide.
  • •The Department of Marine Transport implemented strict safety measures across the country for the Songkran holiday.
  • •Safety monitoring systems, including CCTV, and on-site personnel were deployed at major piers and along waterways like the Chao Phraya River and Khlong Saen Saep.
  • •Emphasis was placed on vessel and crew readiness, speed limits, and a zero-tolerance policy for alcohol and drug use by vessel operators.

Overview

  • •On April 13, 2026, the Department of Marine Transport (DoMT) reported on the safety and facilitation measures for water travel during the Songkran holiday period.
  • •On April 12, 2026, water transport services nationwide operated 5,401 trips, carrying a total of 279,317 passengers.
  • •The Department of Marine Transport implemented strict safety measures across the country to ensure safe water travel.
  • •Safety was monitored via CCTV systems covering piers along the Chao Phraya River and Khlong Saen Saep.
  • •DoMT deployed personnel to piers in regions 1-7 to facilitate tourist travel and ensure adherence to safety regulations.
  • •Vessel operators were strictly instructed to check the readiness of vessels, piers, crew, and life-saving equipment before departure.
  • •Vessel operators must refrain from consuming alcohol or using narcotics while piloting, and undergo pre-departure screenings.
  • •The Department of Marine Transport urged all personnel, both central and regional, to work diligently to prevent water accidents due to the high volume of travelers.

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Key Entities

Organization

Department of Marine Transport(เจ้าท่า)ℹ️
The Thai government agency responsible for marine safety and transport, which reported on passenger numbers and safety measures during the Songkran holiday.
Department of Marine Transport(กรมเจ้าท่า)ℹ️
The Thai government agency responsible for marine safety and transport, which reported on passenger numbers and safety measures during the Songkran holiday.
DoMT(จท.)ℹ️
Abbreviation for the Department of Marine Transport, responsible for marine safety and transport.

Place

Chao Phraya River(แม่น้ำเจ้าพระยา)ℹ️
A major river in Thailand, a key waterway where the Department of Marine Transport monitored safety during the Songkran holiday.
Khlong Saen Saep(คลองแสนแสบ)ℹ️
An urban canal in Bangkok, Thailand, where safety measures were implemented by the Department of Marine Transport.

Law

1199
The emergency hotline number provided by the Department of Marine Transport for reporting unsafe water conditions.