Tsunami Early Warning System

[Jai Dee]

The Ministry of Science and Technology will speed up the early warning system installment in Phang-Nga to be completed by end of November.

16 early warning towers will be installed in 3 districts of Phang-Nga, according to Phang-Nga Deputy Governor Jit Pasompong. They will be in Thakuapa, Thaimuang and Kura Buri. After having a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Science and Technology to designate the location the vice governor stated that the Department of Public Works and Town and Country Planning will be responsible for building the basement for the towers while the Ministry of Science and Technology will be responsible in 12 locations and these are scheduled to be completed by 30th of November in time for the tourist high season.

Phang-Nga is also having 4 more information distribution towers in vulnerable communities. The facilities came from private funding and also planned to be completed by end of November.

Source: Andaman News TV11 Phuket, broadcast for 3 provinces: Phuket, Phang Nga & Krabi & FM90.5 Phuket, 8.30am Monday 10 October 2005 & www.ThaiSnews.com

[Welsh John]

Completed by November.....Mmmm they did'nt say which year!!!!!