No panic! The sea takes, the sea gives. let nature alone, Do not disturb that. Next time you get back all the now disappeared sand. Anyway, no more beach chairs, so what is the problem? Who is panicing? And for what?

Posted by Kurt on October 10, 2014 19:41

I have to agree with Kurt. After 42 years at sea as a Class 1 Ship Master, the sea takes what it feels it is owed. It is one of the most potent forces on this planet. It will give back what it wants when it wants.

Posted by Logic on October 10, 2014 23:34

The comments about what the sea wants, takes and gives back, while poetical, are unrealistic. The ocean at this time of year can be fierce and the storms can and do damage shorelines which have had their natural buffers and defences removed. The end result once monsoon season ends, is exactly as described in the story; trees in a precarious state, foundations of former illegal structures removed and the remaining shoreline damaged. This is not the natural beach ambience that once made Phuket's beaches the envy of the world. Visitors will not want to sit on a devastated beach or near a tree in danger of toppling over. Perhaps one day, the local government offices that are supposed to be concerned about the protection of the shoreline and the natural stabilizers (i.e. forests and trees) and land development will come to understand the role that natural defences such as mangrove trees, dunes and grasses play in preserving beaches.

Posted by Ryan on October 11, 2014 10:40

It is for many years already a cycle that during Monsoon months sand disappear from west side beaches. During the dry season ( winds from the east) the sand comes back), even so much sand comes back that at Naiharn beach machinery has to brought in order to dig a canal to re-establish flow-out facility for Naiharn Lake. It is amazing to witness at Naiharn beach how sand disappears and than returns. And that is happening at every beach. Trust me, by X-Mas every west coast beach has back more sand that they need.

Posted by Kurt on October 11, 2014 11:24

Looks like nature has provided its own seating for tourists. The next tide needs to rotate it 90 degrees to make it more functional.

Posted by Manowar on October 11, 2014 15:17

The problem here surely is that the retaining wall has been built on land too close to the sea. Had the wall been built further inland where the sea does not reach there would be no need for the wall and no problem
The sand will naturally return and the planting of trees along the foreshore would help in the preservation of this area

Posted by Paul on October 12, 2014 07:01