Rescue Centre, Festival, Rivers, Culture, Shelter, Bookings

[NBT TV Phuket]

MiniVDO: Krabi prepares to establish a rescue centre at Phi Phi Island for prompt operations in case of any marine accidents.

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The Krabi Marine Office is now preparing to set up a sea rescue centre on Phi Phi Island to cope with fast growing marine tourism in the Andaman region. The move follows several sea accidents in the past few months as Phi Phi is the destination from many provinces such as Phuket, Phang-Nga, Trang and Satun, making it difficult for the Krabi authority to control their safety standard. While awaiting a budget, the provincial Marine Chief Chana Dam-mee said since October 15th marine officials have rotated to be on duty on the island to monitor and assist tourists so that they can take prompt action in case of any emergencies.

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MiniVDO: Krabi plans an ‘Andaman Festival’ to welcome tourists and mark the beginning of high season.

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The annual ‘Andaman Festival’ is scheduled to take place during November 15 – 17 at the river bank in Krabi town with many cultural activities to welcome tourists. The Krabi Governor Siwa Sirisaowaluck said the activities range from tour packages, sports and local cultural performances, local gourmet, sales of community products, boat races and demonstrations of rock climbing. Krabi expects a minimum of two million visitors for this high season which starts on November 1st 2007.

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MiniVDO: Tha Pom Klong Song Nam or the Two Waters Rivers in Krabi is still open for the public, but swimming is not allowed.

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Recent torrential rain has decreased the temperature of the hot fountain springs, one of the so-called ‘Unseen in Thailand’ sites at Klong Thom district in Krabi. Officials say the water temperature dropped, but people can still enjoy the falls. Meanwhile Tha Pom Klong Song Nam or the Two Waters Rivers in Krabi’s Khao Kram district, another ‘Unseen in Thailand’ site, is now re-opened for the public after a three month closure for walkway repairs. Visitors are however not allowed to swim in the water as it is still monsoon season and the administrator decided to provide some time for the underwater natural resources to revive.

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MiniVDO: The Minister of Culture visited a cultural village at Ban Nateen in Krabi as it promotes culture, careers and community ties.

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The Minister of Culture, Khunying Khaisri Sri-Arun visited the Thai Cultural project to promote community ties at Nateen village in Ao Nang sub-district of Krabi. The village is a good example where people apply local wisdom in developing careers in arts and culture which in turn results in local income. The community produces accessories from coconut shells, souvenirs, and batik products. The Nateen village also offers home stay for tourists who wish to experience the local lifestyle such as in rubber plantations, fishing, local cooking as well as Muslim ways of life.

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Phi Phi Island will soon get a tall Tsunami evacuation shelter.

The Tsunami evacuation building at Phi Phi Island will cost 15.9 million baht to build under the central government’s budget allocated in support of the redevelopment of the six Andaman coastal provinces. The new building will be constructed under the Public Works and Country Planning Department with a capacity to take up to 650 people. Rescue equipment will also be acquired plus the patrol boat. The construction will take around 150 days after it commences.

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MiniVDO: Krabi foresees a busy high season with 90-100% booking

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Speaking about the tourism situation in Krabi, the Tourism Authority of Thailand Krabi office Chief Laddawan Chuay-chart said bookings in town and the famous bay of Ao Nang are active with an average of 60-70% occupancy. She also stated that the hotels with meeting room facilities enjoyed catering for the incentive groups during this low season while Phi Phi Island is busy all year long. Lanta Island hotels however suffered a low season this year. Asked about the outlook for high season, Miss Laddawan stated that medium sized hotels upwards enjoy 90-100% bookings with some already fully booked. Krabi has about 13,000 accommodation rooms. During November 15-17, the province is organizing an ‘Andaman Festival’ to mark the beginning of tourist season. The three day event will be held at a river bank in town.

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From Andaman News TV11 (VHF dial) 8.30am + maybe FM90.5 Radio Thailand 6pm, both broadcast to Phang Nga, Krabi & Phuket provinces, FM108 Mazz Radio 7.30pm in Phuket & Phuket Cable TV Channel 1 at 7, 10.30 or 11pm, weekdays & www.Thaisnews.com

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