Phuket Gov urges swift resolution to lifeguard situation, bidding now open for new contract

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Phuket Gov urges swift resolution to lifeguard situation, bidding now open for new contract

The Phuket News

 

PPAO Deputy Chief Satien Kaewpraprab. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET:-- Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong has urged the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO or OrBorJor) to act swiftly on hiring lifeguards so that they are ready for the high season.

 

The deputy chief of the PPAO has responded by stating that bidding is now underway for a new contract and that the issue will be resolved by the end of the month.

 

At yesterday’s (Nov 9) ‘Governor Meets Press’ meeting held at the Phuket Provincial Office, Gov Norraphat discussed about the Phuket Beach Safety Lifeguard Project and ordered the PPAO to hurry up in hiring lifeguards and have them stationed at important areas on Phuket’s beaches.

 

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[Psimbo]

......but, but, but, didn't they say the other week all would be OK as the nasty weather would settle down and there wasn't really a need for lifeguards? 

[the guest]

I'd wish the government would 'save us' from all this nonsense.

[Oziex1]

So what's been going on for the last few months and how many lives were lost while they dithered and stalled the contract negotiations.

[LivinginKata]

6 minutes ago, Oziex1 said:

So what's been going on for the last few months and how many lives were lost while they dithered and stalled the contract negotiations.

 

Thankfully many lives were saved by regular folks, mostly on surf boards. 

 

[Oziex1]

6 minutes ago, LivinginKata said:

 

Thankfully many lives were saved by regular folks, mostly on surf boards. 

 

Good to know someone helped out. 

[stevenl]

9 minutes ago, Oziex1 said:

Good to know someone helped out. 

Agreed.

 

I'm also happy to see the governor demanding life guards, so going against the local government officials who wanted to organise this themselves.