Public warned of stray hazardous containers after cargo ship sinking in PhuketOne of the containers is seen floating in the sea after a Panama-flagged cargo ship sank off Phuket's coastline. (Photo: Pollution Control Department)The public are warned not to approach any stray containers spotted in the sea or on the beach, particularly in Phuket, after the Panama-flagged Sealloyd Arc cargo ship sank near the island with more than 200 containers, including those containing hazardous materials. The Pollution Control Department issued the warning on Wednesday. The 4,339-tonned Sealloyd Arc carried 297 containers, and all went down with the ship. Anyone spotting the containers is cautioned not to open them or touch anything spilled from them and should be 50 metres away.

Source: Bangkok Post February 11, 2026 09:20 UTC