‘No security fears in Phuket,’ says island’s Army chief

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‘No security fears in Phuket,’ says island’s Army chief

By The Phuket News

 

Soldier patrol Bangla Rd, Patong. Photo: Royal Thai Army Region 4

 

PHUKET:-- Col Santi Sakuntanark, the commanding officer of the Royal Thai Army contingent stationed in Phuket, has assured that Phuket is believed to not be a target following the bomb attacks in Satun and Phattalung yesterday (Mar 10).

 

However, Col Santi added that security patrols have been stepped up in key tourist areas and main government installations, including Phuket International Airport, as a precaution.

 

Security searches at the Phuket Check Point at the bridge leading onto the island have been ramped up, with thorough checks being conducted, Col Santi explained.

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-- © Copyright Phuket News 2019-03-11

[Just1Voice]

Some radical bomber is going to see that and say: "Oh, yeah?  Well, we'll show him."

Edited March 11, 2019 by Just1Voice

[ChipButty]

There are many other points of entry like any beach at night, what about them? 

[JimSaints]

When Army Chief say this then its time to worry

[stevenl]

As far as I am concerned I think he is right.

 

I have no security fears.

[neeray]

That picture above must be some concerning to a newbie tourist. It could easily garner thoughts of one's own safety, especially coming from a country where seeing army walk through a tourist venue is not exactly a regular occurrence. Martial law anyone?

[Lucius verus]

The Army brass say that it is believed that Phuket is not a target but that doesnt mean the army brass believe it.

They may have their own opinion which IMHO is more important.

I don't care anyway.I I never go down south.

Edited March 12, 2019 by Lucius verus

[steelepulse]

4 hours ago, ChipButty said:

There are many other points of entry like any beach at night, what about them? 

If they have one of the local "captains" then no worries, boat will probably hit an object and sink.

 

 

[LivinginKata]

Makro in Kata checking contents of all cars this morning.

[Oziex1]

A major security risk has been addressed now tourists have been banned from taking photos of planes landing and taking off over the beach.

 

So we can all sleep peacefully now.

[Richard Kuklinski]

6 hours ago, stevenl said:

As far as I am concerned I think he is right.

 

I have no security fears.

Neither did the tourist in Bali, until.............................

[stevenl]

59 minutes ago, Richard Kuklinski said:

Neither did the tourist in Bali, until.............................

Think like that and you have no life.

[Richard Kuklinski]

On 3/12/2019 at 10:32 PM, stevenl said:

Think like that and you have no life.

I don't live my life in fear of tourism, but it would be wrong to think that Patong in not a viable target.