HTMS Bhumibol escorting cruise shipHTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej is seen from the cruise ship Westerdam in waters off the Trat coast on Wednesday. (Angela Jones/Handout via Reuters photo)The frigate HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej was reported to be escorting the cruise ship Westerdam to an undisclosed port in Thailand to disembark its passengers. The Holland America Line, which operates the ship, said on Wednesday Cambodia has agreed to let the cruise ship to dock at the Cambodian sea port of Sihanoukville on Thursday. However, the government will not allow the gigantic ship to dock ion Thailand due to fears over the coronavirus. A Marine Department statement released on Wednesday reiterated the ship had not applied for permission to enter Thai waters.

Source: Bangkok Post February 12, 2020 11:37 UTC