Phuket surf danger: the calm before the storm

By The Phuket News

 

Tourists enjoy Nai Harn Beach on Sunday (June 2), as a tattered No Swimming flag stands posted in front of a lifeguard tower, ready for use. Photo: The Phuket News

 

PHUKET: Daren Jenner, the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) Marine Safety Officer for Phuket, has issued an ominous warning for surf safety at Phuket’s beaches as the southwest monsoon starts to take hold along the island’s popular west coast beaches.

 

“The beginning of June historically marks the start of southwest monsoon season on Phuket. This year, mother nature decided otherwise. So far, at least. Inter-monsoon conditions prevail over the Andaman coast, which can bring rain one week, and warm, fair conditions the next week. As surf danger season looms, Mother Nature will decide when it finally arrives,” Mr Jenner told The Phuket News.

 

“Meanwhile, the PPAO (Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation, or OrBorJor) and the Governor seem to have lost all control over Phuket’s lifeguard system. The promised doubling of funds for lifeguard services to over B40 million on Phuket seems to have evaporated, much like the water in the reservoirs at the end of high season.

Read more at https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-surf-danger-the-calm-before-the-storm-71656.php#eZz0rz10DpsAJdTB.99

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2019-06-04

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Not to mention the jellyfish danger.... we saw 2 beached box stingers last week in Khao Lak.

Never changes, those with the power to effect change are just to greedy and have zero idea when it comes to beach/ocean safety.

Wonder how many meetings there will be with officials from other countries this year where their Thai counterparts will express their deep concern over drownings....but actually not GAF and do nothing about it...again.

"Surf's Up!!!"  Now take your surfboards and boogie boards and get out of the water.  It's too dangerous!!!

 

Note to self - where not to go for surf: Phuket, Thailand