Patong Beach re-opens with ‘safe zones’, dangerous surf warning remains

Patong Beach re-opens with ‘safe zones’, dangerous surf warning remains

By Tanyaluk Sakoot

Safe swim zones marked with yellow-red flags have been posted at some areas along Patong Beach, but swimmers are still urged to obey the flags and lifeguard’s warnings. Photo: Patong Surf Life Saving
 

PHUKET: Safe zones marked with yellow-red flags returned to Patong Beach this morning to indicate where it is safe to enter the water, Patong Surf Life Saving Chief Somprasong Sangchart confirmed to The Phuket News today (Aug 31).

The return of the safe zones follows Patong Beach being closed to swimmers yesterday with red flags lining the whole of the beach to prevent any people from entering the water during dangerous storm conditions lashing Phuket’s west coast. (See story here.)

“Today we have opened some parts of Patong Beach for tourists to play in the water. There is one in front of Banana Walk (shopping mall). Others may be set up at other places where it is safe to swim, and where lifeguards can watch over bathers,” Mr Somprasaong explained.

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/patong-beach-re-opens-with-safe-zones-dangerous-surf-warning-remains-72704.php#SomtgQpQltshb56P.97