Woraphit Lomlim carried on by saying that when the weather or sea turned rough he had given rangers carte blanche to ban swimming altogether. He explained that even when swimming in safe zones during calmer weather it was better to put on a life-jacket first.
Ranger Lomlim also noted that heavy seas expected to last until the weekend are dangerous for small boats. He warned tour operators to keep this in mind when operating excursions to Nopparat Thara, the islands of Koh Phi Phi or any other location in the vicinity.
12GO ASIA says the Andaman Regional Meteorological Centre has issued an alert saying waves topping the three-meter mark are expected to batter the coast over the next few days. The adverse sea conditions and weather are being driven by the southwest monsoon.
Krabi national park rangers post red flags at Nopparat Thara beach
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Rangers in charge of Krabi’s Nopparat Thara Beach yesterday put up red flags warning beachgoers not to go swimming. The chief ranger at Nopparat Thara-Phi Phi National Park said he has instructed his team to allow swimming in specially delineated safe zones only.