Senate Tourism Committee Chairman General Thanasak Patimaprakon and his delegation visited Phuket yesterday to discuss transforming the popular holiday resort island into a point of entry for small luxury ships.

 

The visit was in response to plans to develop Phuket Deep Sea Port at Ao Makham to serve as a home port for small cruise ships. This move aims to leverage Phuket’s potential as a premier destination for luxury cruise tourism.

 

Phuket Vice Governor Norasak Suksomboon welcomed the delegation. The meeting, chaired by Gen. Thanasak, took place at the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command (3AC) headquarters at Cape Panwa. Vice Admiral Suchat Thampitakwet, the RTN 3Ac Commander, was a part of the proceedings. Other attendees included Phuket Marine Chief Natchapong Pranit and representatives from various government agencies and the private sector.

 

The discussions centred around the readiness of the port to accommodate luxury ships. This readiness was evaluated in terms of immigration and customs procedures, safety measures, and passenger facilities. The agenda included upgrading passenger buildings and facilities, improving baggage handling processes, streamlining immigration and customs procedures, and enhancing security checks.

 

By Mitch Connor

Caption: Picture courtesy of Phuket Express

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-08

 

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More tourist seeking greed without a thought to the negatlve long term effects

They island is at its brink already. Just look at the roads and traffic.