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Phuket's new arrival and departure centre for yachts at Chalong

Phuket's Chalong Pier Gains 220m Baht Makeover

Saturday, April 2, 2011
A 220 MILLION baht two-storey development that will give Phuket's Chalong Pier a sea centre for yachts and vessels of all kinds is proceeding with speed, despite this week's wet weather.

Alongside the smart, circular glass-enclosed departure and arrivals point, construction is also moving fast on a second ''Chalong Pier'' that will be for the exclusive use of longtail boats.

The second pier is being built at a cost of 11.6 million baht.

The Chief of Phuket's Marine Office 5, Phuripat Theerakulpisut, told Phuketwan today that the ''one-stop'' calling point for incoming yachts would speed many of the Customs and Immigration processes that previously consumed time and energy.

Completion of both projects is expected around September or perhaps a little later, because of the recent rain.

Provision of the centre, at the end of the pier, and a longtail pier is expected to relieve pressure on the beach nearby.

The Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation continues to run a ''pinkie bus'' shuttle service to the end of Chalong Pier.

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We appreciate that the Central Government want to set up an All-in-One entry and exit point for foreign vessels but we would appreciate much more a professional marina to board our customers for day trips or liveaboards as well to keep safe our transport tour boats during storms.

Posted by Whistle-Blower on April 4, 2011 16:33

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Although this is great for Phuket, it baffles me why when already Chalong pier is very nice and adequate that the pier in Tab La Mu (the gateway to the Similan Islands in Khao Lak) remains run down, dangerous and totally abandoned by authorities. Despite the fact that tourists that visit the Similans pay a park fee unlike those departing from Phuket to neighboring islands.

Posted by Anonymous on April 20, 2011 20:28


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