Coral covering an unused jacket structure is expected to become an attraction for divers.
Retired oil and gas production rigs are being developed into a tourist attraction for the first time in Thailand, in an attempt to create a new diving destination in the South.
Steel frames that once supported oil and gas production platforms are being turned into artificial coral reefs to form part of a marine ecosystem, with the potential to attract aquatic fans and support the lives of local fishermen in the post-pandemic era.
From Petroleum to tourism
The artificial coral reef area, located 7.5 nautical…
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