The Australian Ambassador to Thailand was in Phuket yesterday to observe the World Drowning Prevention Day.

 

Dr Angela Macdonald watched from the sidelines as yesterday’s ceremony was conducted to draw attention to the importance of safety measures in averting drownings, and to remember the dramatic yet deep-seated effects these incidents have on individuals and neighbourhoods.

 

Phuket’s Vice Governor, Danai Sunantarod, initiated the occasion, which took place at the Holiday Inn Resort Phuket in Patong. In attendance were Matthew Barclay, the Australian Consul-General in Phuket, Bjorn Courage, President of the Phuket Hotels Association, with representatives from various government organisations, and the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command. Vice Governor Danai said…

“There is a resurgence of tourism in Thailand, and correspondingly, the likelihood of drowning incidents involving tourists is also on the rise.”

 

Vice Governor Danai stressed that Phuket, with its enchanting seas, continues to appeal to both domestic and international tourists, thereby attracting more visitors than the previous year. However, due to the unpredictable risks that could potentially arise from the sea, especially during the monsoon season on the Andaman coast, there are concerns for tourists’ safety at popular beach spots.

 

Photo of Mitch Connor

Picture courtesy of rnz.co.nz.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/phuket-event-highlights-growing-concern-over-tourist-drowning-risk

 

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"Australian ambassador makes a splash on World Drowning Prevention Day in Phuket"

 

Someone has a morbid sense of humor...

9 hours ago, flyingtlger said:

"Australian ambassador makes a splash on World Drowning Prevention Day in Phuket"

 

Someone has a morbid sense of humor...

It's the 'enchanting seas' of Phuket luring tourists to their doom.....⁹