200-year-old Phuket community considered to become new tourist attraction

The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong leads Saturday’s inspection of the local Bangrong Community in Pa Khlok. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: The Governor of Phuket has stated that it is his intention to turn the 200-year-old Bangrong community in Pa Khlok into a new tourist attraction to bring valuable financial support to the community’s residents.

 

The Bangrong community is one of ten local communities currently being considered to become tourist attractions, with public hearings now underway.

 

Phuket Governor Norraphat Plodthong inspected the Bangrong community at 11:30am on Saturday (May 19) together with the Pa Khlok Mayor Panya Sampaorat and others.

 

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With respects, I wouldn't say two fish will attract many tourists. 

3 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

With respects, I wouldn't say two fish will attract many tourists. 

Jesus, five loaves and it will attract and feed thousands.

 

5 hours ago, webfact said:

The Bangrong community is one of ten local communities currently being considered to become tourist attractions, with public hearings now underway.

 

Will tourists be allowed to feed the exhibits?

Smells a bit fishy to me.?

49 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

Jesus, five loaves and it will attract and feed thousands.

 

Can't see Thai's feeding people for free though !

12 minutes ago, Darcula said:

Will tourists be allowed to feed the exhibits?

 

Yes, but they'll no doubt be charged over the odds for doing so.

 

A petting zoo would be more interactive.

I spot a finger pointer!!!  but in all seriousness... are these fish REALLY 200 years old?  and how do they know???   

13 minutes ago, BobBKK said:

I spot a finger pointer!!!  but in all seriousness... are these fish REALLY 200 years old?  and how do they know???   

Carbon dating: They give the fish to a local, and if they strike up a relationship the fish will reveal its date of birth in duplicate, via carbon paper.

 

47 minutes ago, Darcula said:

A petting zoo would be more interactive.

 A petting zoo for fish ?

Just now, realenglish1 said:

 A petting zoo for fish ?

Yes, how long can you hold your breath?

 

I visit Bang Rong almost daily as it's where there nearest shops from Ao Por are locate. 

 

It's a Thai village, with nothing special, excepts the pier to neighbouring islands.