Phuket, a prominent Thai island known for its tourism wealth, welcomed the Senate Committee on Independent Organisations yesterday. The committee, led by Police Major General Chatchawan Saengphet, visited to appraise the island's ongoing anti-corruption campaign and plans for sustainable development.

 

In a significant meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall on November 26, Vice Governor Ronnarong Thippasiri presented Phuket’s economic landscape, emphasising its unique position with a robust tourist influx. The island's tourism accounts for a substantial 92.9% of its income, producing over 380 billion baht yearly, making it Thailand's top earner after Bangkok.

 

Representatives from various sectors, including local government, the private domain, and civil society, reviewed challenges in procurement and resource management, with a collective aim to eliminate corruption. Vice Governor Ronnarong revealed Phuket's ambitious vision spanning from 2023 to 2042, focused on sustainable development to transition the island into a progressive economic hub.

 

 

Police Maj. Gen. Chatchawan praised Phuket's decentralised governance and collaborative efforts, highlighting it as a role model in addressing corruption. He stressed the need for engaging youth in anti-corruption initiatives, pointing out the necessity of instilling cultural changes for the future.

 

Phuket's emphasis on ecological sustainability and fair economics seeks to set a standard for transparency and innovation within Thailand. However, the report largely skims detailed results from the anti-corruption efforts, a point of potential critique.

 

Photo: The Thaiger

 

-- 2024-11-27

 

 

20 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

led by Police Major General Chatchawan Saengphet, visited to appraise the island's ongoing anti-corruption campaign

 

What a laugh to start my day!

Thanks Soop1130.

Total nonsense, total rubbish, and total fiction. The southern islands always have been and will continue to be some of the most corrupt places in Thailand, some of the least safe places in Thailand, and some of the least eco-friendly places in Thailand. There's nothing sustainable about the growth in Phuket, same applies to Samui. They are completely out of control, there's barely any zoning that's enforced, and development is rampant and willy-nilly. This entire article is total hogwash. Meant for consumption by the most naive amongst us.