rooster59 Posted September 21, 2019 Share Posted September 21, 2019 DMCR launches handbook for marine, dive tour operators By Tanyaluk Sakoot The handbook includes the relevant laws and penalties – and best practices. Image: DMCR PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) has made public its fully overhauled handbook for marine tour operators, including the relevant laws and penalties, in the hope of making the industry safer and environmentally sustainable. The “Handbook for Dive Controller Training Course for Tourism and Coral Reef Ecosystem Sustainability” totals 97 pages, and includes laws and regulations related to marine tourism activities as well as “best practices” in keeping tourists safe while protecting the environment, especially corals. “The handbook is aimed at setting the standards for all tour operators, including dive tour operations, to follow,” explained DMCR Phuket office Director Watcharin Na Thalang . Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/dmcr-launches-handbook-for-marine-dive-tour-operators-72954.php#AMc4etzzD3g2BECA.97 -- © Copyright Phuket News 2019-09-21 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisY1 Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 So something like a teach yourself booklet....follow the instructions and tourists will be safe! So much better than offering a comprehensive certificate training course conducted by real experts.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIC23 Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 ChrisY1 there is already a certification course that has to be completed & passed to be able to work in the industry, it was put together by Farangs & Thais Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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