rooster59 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Foul stench of sewage in black-water canal spurs Phuket hotel wastewater inspections By The Phuket News Tourists look on as workers clear the sand so that the filthy black water, reeking of sewage, can flow freely into the sea. Photo: Kamala OrBorTor PHUKET: Outcry by local residents has spurred Phuket officials into dredging a canal in Kamala, on Phuket’s west coast, that has turned stagnant with the black water reeking of the foul stench of sewage so it can flow freely into the sea. Work began on clearing the canal, which empties directly onto Kamala Beach, yesterday (Aug 17) after the Phuket Provincial Office of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) and Kamala Tamabon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) received a slew of complaints through the ‘Pineapple Eyes’ community Line Group. The group acts a community watchdog for atrocious acts of pollution across the island. (See here.) Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/foul-stench-of-sewage-in-black-water-canal-spurs-phuket-hotel-wastewater-inspections-68297.php#QfURU7wB5ETRhrJ4.97 -- © Copyright Phuket News 2018-08-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 That´s great! I guess a normal waste water sevage system is out of the question. Now all the tourists and residents of Phuket, really feel the need to swim. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mok199 Posted August 18, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 18, 2018 the smell of sewage in Thailand ,that's odd.. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lovelomsak Posted August 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2018 Well took care of the smell .Now people can swim in sewage. Mush better huh 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted August 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Get Real said: That´s great! I guess a normal waste water sewage system is out of the question. Now all the tourists and residents of Phuket, really feel the need to swim. Not surprisingly I can't get that phrase to translate into Thai. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Have one of their inspectors book into one of the suspicious hotels and pour one litre of the green dye used during St Patricks Day down the toilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted August 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, overherebc said: Have one of their inspectors book into one of the suspicious hotels and pour one litre of the green dye used during St Patricks Day down the toilet. For me, it's usually the day after that I celebrate St Patricks Day down the toilet. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, bluesofa said: For me, it's usually the day after that I celebrate St Patricks Day down the toilet. Irish whiskey and somtam can do that especially with a few creme de menthe chasers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, overherebc said: Irish whiskey and somtam can do that especially with a few creme de menthe chasers. Ah, that explains the one litre of green dye - it was a big bottle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted August 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2018 Its the Phuket version of free willy free turdy so it can flow freely into the sea ? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post beechbum Posted August 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) Hope this doesn't mean they'll take away Kamala beaches gold star environmental rating!! Edited August 19, 2018 by beechbum 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post overherebc Posted August 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2018 1 minute ago, beechbum said: Hope this doesn't mean they'll take away Kamala beaches gold star environmental rating!! Is there a Brown Star?? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, beechbum said: Hope this doesn't mean they'll take away Kamala beaches gold star environmental rating!! Hmm, a very apt user name, given the subject matter. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, overherebc said: Is there a Brown Star?? I think that's awarded continually - it will run and run. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Is mummy saying to the little guy watching just wait a minute and you will see your breakfast float by wave? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 1 hour ago, bluesofa said: Not surprisingly I can't get that phrase to translate into Thai. Blame Google! Here they don´t do anything wrong. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lupatria Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Get Real said: That´s great! I guess a normal waste water sevage system is out of the question. Now all the tourists and residents of Phuket, really feel the need to swim. ...and take a deep breathe at the beaches fake-rated No. 2 worldwide. Edited August 19, 2018 by Lupatria 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) I went past Friday afternoon- it was rancid. This is next to the two 'thump-thump' beach clubs and the huge new development being constructed at the north end of Kamala. They also managed to cut a water pipe the other day, depriving part of Kamala from its water supply. I had video footage at one point of the beach club construction pumping directly into the canal but the old phone blew up and I lost it. Progress and profit- gotta love it! @Pinot will be along shortly I'm sure! Edited August 19, 2018 by Psimbo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Photo caption, kid on far right: "Mommy, why did we leave our oil drilling platform in Siberia to come to this sh*t hole?" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 6 hours ago, overherebc said: Is there a Brown Star?? No but you do get a "Richard III" medal !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, hotchilli said: No but you do get a "Richard III" medal !!!! In Ireland I believe he was known as Dick the sh-t. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 So if ur sigarette butt lands in there then u will pay 100k for polluting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 19 minutes ago, overherebc said: In Ireland I believe he was known as Dick the sh-t. I always thought the Irish pronunciation was Richard de Turd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 10 minutes ago, Destiny1990 said: So if ur sigarette butt lands in there then u will pay 100k for polluting? Maybe if you're smoking it at the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mysterion Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Out of sight, out of mind. problem solved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 11 hours ago, rooster59 said: PHUKET: Outcry by local residents has spurred Phuket officials into dredging a canal in Kamala, on Phuket’s west coast, that has turned stagnant with the black water reeking of the foul stench of sewage so it can flow freely into the sea. I've posted this on Facebook so that anyone who is thinking of swimming in the clear, pristine waters shown by TAT can know what they really face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) Not defending Kamala, never swam there, no plans to do so. But I have to laugh at the indignation, horror and hypocrisy some posters express when a bit of sewage flows to the ocean. News for you, it happens nearly everywhere around the planet! Are you aware cruise ships dump an estimated BILLION gallons into the oceans every year? The part I find humorously ironic is that usually these critics come from Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Two of the most air polluted places on the planet! If there are a few turds floating around on one beach because of a spill, Phuket has about 35 more pristine beaches, and hundreds of beautiful Islands to go to. Alternatively we can swim in the pool or enjoy the crisp clean ocean air at a beachside bar or restaurant. (Away from the sewage outlet!) An infinitely better lifestyle than cowering indoors, or choking on cancer inducing, air borne pollutants in your cities. Plan your holidays elsewhere, if you can find somewhere you're not scared of, you're not needed, we have plenty of Chinese. Bangkok. Edited August 19, 2018 by Old Croc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 6 hours ago, Destiny1990 said: So if ur sigarette butt lands in there then u will pay 100k for polluting? Nope- you'll just spontaneously combust from the noxious gases emanating from the 'sweetwater canal' as they ignite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Old Croc said: Not defending Kamala, never swam there, no plans to do so. But I have to laugh at the indignation, horror and hypocrisy some posters express when a bit of sewage flows to the ocean. News for you, it happens nearly everywhere around the planet! Are you aware cruise ships dump an estimated BILLION gallons into the oceans every year? The part I find humorously ironic is that usually these critics come from Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Two of the most air polluted places on the planet! If there are a few turds floating around on one beach because of a spill, Phuket has about 35 more pristine beaches, and hundreds of beautiful Islands to go to. Alternatively we can swim in the pool or enjoy the crisp clean ocean air at a beachside bar or restaurant. (Away from the sewage outlet!) An infinitely better lifestyle than cowering indoors, or choking on cancer inducing, air borne pollutants in your cities. Plan your holidays elsewhere, if you can find somewhere you're not scared of, you're not needed, we have plenty of Chinese. Sad! Bangkok. Clearly not- the stench was apparent from 50m away but I guess that because other places are worse off that makes it OK does it? People in Kamala DO have to put up with it- I'll stand by for the stock 'well you can always move if you don't like it' cop-out. Edited August 19, 2018 by Psimbo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Personally I think Thailand has the most disgusting beaches on the planet, we definately won't go into the water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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