PHUKET needs to ensure that it retains its position as a prime destination by ensuring that tourists are safe at nightclubs, the Deputy Interior Minster, Thaworn Senniam, told a seminar yesterday.
Khun Thaworn said that a disaster such as the Santika fire that killed 66 in Bangkok on New Year's Eve 2009 would quickly destroy Phuket's reputation.
He told the audience of 250 club owners and staff at the Royal Phuket City Hotel that he had inspected one Phuket nightclub and been told the safety exit was always locked, and that the owner, who was not on the premises, kept the key.
Khun Thaworn rejected a suggestion that some Phuket establishments should be allowed to open until 5am, making the point that such a move would seriously impact on others living and working in and around the nightspots.
He said there were 313 bars and nightspots registered on Phuket, but probably four time that number operating illegally.
While some tourists liked loud music, the majority did not, he said.
Phuket Scamster Tries 'I'm the Governor' FraudKhun Thaworn said that a disaster such as the Santika fire that killed 66 in Bangkok on New Year's Eve 2009 would quickly destroy Phuket's reputation.
He told the audience of 250 club owners and staff at the Royal Phuket City Hotel that he had inspected one Phuket nightclub and been told the safety exit was always locked, and that the owner, who was not on the premises, kept the key.
Khun Thaworn rejected a suggestion that some Phuket establishments should be allowed to open until 5am, making the point that such a move would seriously impact on others living and working in and around the nightspots.
He said there were 313 bars and nightspots registered on Phuket, but probably four time that number operating illegally.
While some tourists liked loud music, the majority did not, he said.
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Well said, Khun Thaworn!
So...?
Please try do do something for the majority...
Posted by herbert on December 28, 2010 18:09