Trash finally cleared at Chalong Pier after direct order by Governor

[webfact]

Trash finally cleared at Chalong Pier after direct order by Governor

By The Phuket News

 

The piles of garbage along Chalong Pier, which is operated by the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO, or OrBorJor) were cleared by Chalong Municipality workers earlier today (Oct 15). Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: Chalong Municipal workers moved and cleared mounds of garbage piling up on along Chalong Pier today (Oct 15) after Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana gave a clear order for the trash to be removed from the busy tourism facility immediately.

 

Chalong Pier is a major departure point for thousands of tourists boarding day-trips to nearby islands each day.

 

Although located within the Chalong Municipality area, Chalong Pier is operated by the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation (PPAO or OrBorJor), which collects fees from all operators using the pier for garbage collection and maintenance.

Read more at https://www.thephuketnews.com/trash-finally-cleared-at-chalong-pier-after-direct-order-by-governor-73232.php#0QDbecyiMh4CQDK1.99

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2019-10-15

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[stevenl]

Since the setup was changed and the marine department has been made directly responsible for trash collection it has improved a lot there. All trash is now put in the bins and it is collected daily. However a collection reservoir underneath the two big bins would be appreciated, quite often there are fluids leaking out onto the pier where people walk to and from the boats.

But collection has to be done at least on a daily basis, and with a long weekend like we just had without collection it will pile up.

Edited October 15, 2019 by stevenl

[bluesofa]

11 minutes ago, webfact said:

Chalong Municipal workers moved and cleared mounds of garbage piling up on along Chalong Pier today (Oct 15) after Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana gave a clear order for the trash to be removed from the busy tourism facility immediately.

Ah, so that's the main function of a governor then - glorified rubbish removal coordinator.

[scorecard]

48 minutes ago, bluesofa said:

Ah, so that's the main function of a governor then - glorified rubbish removal coordinator.

Good point, what should happen is the governor step in because the work is not being done then publicly shame the office which is errant. 

[inThailand]

Amazing Thailand! 

 

It takes the provincial governor to get garbage removed. Worthless idiots in public service abound.

[klauskunkel]

but what will happen if the governor is on vacation?

[RichardColeman]

Probably on sale as tourist lucky dip bags now