Phuket Governor orders lifeguards on beaches by April 1

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Phuket Governor orders lifeguards on beaches by April 1

The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong ordered for lifeguards to be back on Phuket's beaches by April 1. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong has ordered that lifeguards be back on patrol at Phuket’s beaches by April 1, reports the state news agency National News Bureau of Thailand (NNT).

 

The order came at a meeting held at the Governor’s House at 8am on Wednesday (Mar 21), noted the NNT report. 

 

The meeting was attended by Vice Governors Thawornwat Kongkaew and Prakob Wongmaneerung, Phuket Provincial Chief Administrative Officer (Palad) Sakchai Kunanuwatchaidet and others.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-governor-orders-lifeguards-on-beaches-by-april-1-66465.php

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2018-03-23

[HLover]

Isn't that the start of low season?

[Ulic]

18 hours ago, HLover said:

Isn't that the start of low season?

Of course, you are correct but it is also the start of when the weather systems change

and the swimming becomes much more dangerous.

[steelepulse]

Where was this Bangkok consulting company that supposedly got the contract?  13 million and no need to put lifeguards on the beach or attend meetings it appears.  Must be a good contract if you can get it.  

[NamKangMan]

On 3/23/2018 at 6:24 PM, HLover said:

Isn't that the start of low season?

 

There is no "season" for the death of tourists on Phuket. 

 

It happens all year round. 

[Redline]

Ordered?  Is it slave labor?

[keeniau96]

The monsoon changes to southwesterly usually at end-May or a bit later. With that you get the serious waves and surf on the west side of Phuket, where most popular beaches are. Some bad swimming and real lifeguards needed.

[Psimbo]

Yet the military chased the volunteers , who were providing cover, off Kamala Beach- priceless.

 

A shame they didn't spot the Chinese Wedding photographers at the same time.

Edited March 26, 2018 by Psimbo

[Psimbo]

13 hours ago, Redline said:

Ordered?  Is it slave labor?

No- a contract that has not been fulfilled.

[Sir Dude]

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Phuket Governor orders lifeguards on beaches by April 1st"

Well, I feel safer already. Nice timing on the date...haha.