PHUKET: Phuket's councils must each create a new department that will care for and control beach maintenance and safety, the holiday island's Governor, Nisit Jansomwong, said today.
''The aim is to put Phuket's beaches back among the world's top beaches,'' he said. The governor was speaking at a beach summit designed to create a better future for Phuket and its tourism industry.
''Each council with beaches under its control must set up a new department which will be responsible for enforcing beach regulations, beach maintenance and beach safety,'' Governor Nisit said.
''These new departments will be responsible for putting Phuket's beaches back among the top beaches of the world again.
''There was a time when Phuket beaches rated among the best in the world. But people wanted to make money from them instead.
''I want to put Phuket's beaches back among the best in the world. That is the aim.
''If officers in the new council departments worry that your skin is going to be sunburnt, don't worry. I will buy sunburn prevention cream for you.''
About 100 leaders from all segments of Phuket's administrative arms were at today's meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall in Phuket City.
THE BEST beaches in the world control what people can and cannot do and fine tourists for leaving even a cigarette butt on the sand. The governor has made an excellent suggestion that takes the Phuketwan idea of establishing a new Phuket Beach Authority and divides responsibility among the existing councils. We hope the councils can adapt to make the idea work. Without the illegal restaurants and beach clubs, sunbeds and umbrellas, Phuket beaches certainly have a chance of being among the world's best again. One big tick for Governor Nisit . . . we hope the councils get the message.
Tellme..how is the Mayor of Patong supposed to put Patong Beach among the worlds best?....Jet skis and para sailors aren't going anywhere...mute point
Posted by sky on December 18, 2014 18:10
Editor Comment:
moot.