Kaymcdonnell Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 For a long time there has been serious discussions regarding Phuket becoming independent (I am informed that this is becoming a reality) from Thailand. After the last month or so i am left thinking about what this would mean to Phuket people? When you look at the fact that Phuket needs outside forces to clean up the Mafia http://ht.ly/xGZQH (greatly welcomed) then how could they (who are these people that want to make it independent) even conceive that they could be independent? Just a simple observation as i have been interested about what would happen if Phuket ever became independent to Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Carib Posted June 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2014 Well, you may be informed, but I am sure they forgot to "inform" the rest of Thailand including the authorities. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Somtamnication Posted June 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2014 Arai wa? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaymcdonnell Posted June 7, 2014 Author Share Posted June 7, 2014 So you have not heard people talking about this? They have regular meetings about it? There is a committee for this. It might be years away but many Thai people think it will happen one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhythmworx Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 So you have not heard people talking about this? They have regular meetings about it? There is a committee for this. It might be years away but many Thai people think it will happen one day. Thai people think lots of things. It is NEVER going to happen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 N47HAN ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Ever since I have been here there has been talk about Phuket becoming a free trade zone but it has never progressed beyond that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cgphuket Posted June 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2014 I think an independent Phuket would look a lot like Somalia. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Becoming a reality you say, had a rough night last did we! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyfez Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 There have been serious discussions about this since about 1570. Historically this part of Thailand has always fought for independence, but ask yourself could it ever happen? No. Financially they couldn't afford it. Politically it wouldn't be allowed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Good idea, I'm all for it, this way it will be easier to "deport" all the undesirables, scheme artist, thieves and murderers and rug dealers to Phuket on a bus.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post impulse Posted June 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2014 Gosh, I heard it the other way. Thailand is trying to disown Phuket. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GeorgeO Posted June 7, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2014 Good idea, I'm all for it, this way it will be easier to "deport" all the undesirables, scheme artist, thieves and murderers and rug dealers to Phuket on a bus.... ... what have you got against carpet salesmen...?! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 (edited) Highly unlikely, as the three muslim provinces in the south being allowed to become independent. Edited June 7, 2014 by marko kok prong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ironbark Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 It's an interesting thought. A "Hong Kong" of Thailand. But I can't ever see it happening. Sent from my GT-N7100 using Thaivisa Connect Thailand mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Better to sell Phuket to Singapore and buy beer with the money. Then drink the beers fast while it's still allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nedkellylives Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Phuket becoming independent of Thailand is about as likely as western Australia becoming independent of Australia, Must be a shortage of news today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancelot Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 If we get to vote, I cast my ballot in the NEVER, EVER box Don't agree? Cool, check out the three southern provinces that wish to be independent. How is that working out for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me313 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Phuket could become a little Sicily if it were independent. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukai888 Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 There has been too much bloodshed in the southern provinces on this same question of independence, so in what circumstances would bkk even entertain the question of an independent Phuket? It would never happen because to even allow discussions on this topic would create a slippery slope with respect to the southern provances. Furthermore, Phuket provides too much to Thailand's GDP... why would they want to loose this Golden Egg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Phuket generates far too much revenue for the Thai administration ever to be allowed independence; it's Thailand's equivalent of the Ukraine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Phuket generates far too much revenue for the Thai administration ever to be allowed independence; it's Thailand's equivalent of the Ukraine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Watcher Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 ...he meant Carpet Baggers... Good idea, I'm all for it, this way it will be easier to "deport" all the undesirables, scheme artist, thieves and murderers and rug dealers to Phuket on a bus.... ... what have you got against carpet salesmen...?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maroon Watcher Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 ..OR did he mean Carpet Braggers? I got dis carpet selling drugs I got dis carpet selling young girls I got dis carpet wiv di Taxi cartel I got dis carpet extoring bar ownerz ... ...he meant Carpet Baggers... Good idea, I'm all for it, this way it will be easier to "deport" all the undesirables, scheme artist, thieves and murderers and rug dealers to Phuket on a bus.... ... what have you got against carpet salesmen...?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Flint Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 That is the funniest post ever, spilled my coffee on keyboard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWizardofRnR Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 He is Like valentine wrote ,confusing Phuket becoming a Duty Free Port , whic either that or legal gambling ,may be the only way to salvage how bad its rep has become ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Phuket is already independent of Thailand. This place has always been, "The Democratic People's Republic of Phuket." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huahinjoe Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Phuketistan, Oh yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justanotherpassword Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 Highly unlikely, as the three muslim provinces in the south being allowed to become independent. No they won't be independent, but it could well be sensible to give them away to Malaysia and let them become their problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted June 7, 2014 Share Posted June 7, 2014 There were rumblings a few years ago about Phuket being sold to Singapore. Probably nothing more than a Chinese whisper. Heard nothing since then. If it can't even get free trade zone status the chances of independence are precisely nil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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