Hua Hin authorities aren’t playing around about keeping Hua Hin Beach clean.
Authorities have launched a new campaign to discourage smoking on the beach, warning that anyone caught lighting up could face a fine of up to 100,000 baht (roughly £2,200) or up to one year in jail. On Thursday, officials visited the beach and walked around with warning signs in Thai and English.
The “Smoke-free Beach” campaign, spearheaded by the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources, Region 3 (DMCR3), aims to highlight the dangers of smoking on the beach, both in terms of public health and environmental impact.
As part of the initiative, designated smoking areas have been set up at various locations along the beaches in the area, with DMCR officials urging smokers to use them, Hua Hin Today reported. Tourists and other beachgoers…
