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Austrian paraglider warned over Nai Harn flights

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PHUKET: -- An Austrian expat allegedly running an illegal paragliding business received an official warning from the municipality and narrowly escaped charges on Tuesday.

“We were informed by a concerned resident that Kurt Pirker was operating an illegal paragliding business at the windmill in Nai Harn,” said Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos.

“We sent out municipality officers to warn him, but he kept at it. Mr Pirker was also found to be cutting trees illegally, despite previous warnings. We had no choice but to inform the police.”

Full Story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Austrian-paraglider-warned-Nai-Harn-flights/63819?desktopversion#ad-image-0

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-- Phuket Gazette 2016-05-05

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He previously (last year?) got warned. He ignored the warning, pushed people out of the way on the beach to claim his landing area, insulted government officers and ignored a second round of warnings. I mean... I'm all for letting people freely run businesses if they don't hurt anyone but this guy is just an arrogant idiot and I'm not sure why they didn't arrest him yet.

Paragliding can be very nice and it's a great spot there to do that. If there was a properly licensed operator, it could be a nice tourist attraction. But with this guy? Do you want to trust a person who shows little respect for others with our life?

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He previously (last year?) got warned. He ignored the warning, pushed people out of the way on the beach to claim his landing area, insulted government officers and ignored a second round of warnings. I mean... I'm all for letting people freely run businesses if they don't hurt anyone but this guy is just an arrogant idiot and I'm not sure why they didn't arrest him yet.

Paragliding can be very nice and it's a great spot there to do that. If there was a properly licensed operator, it could be a nice tourist attraction. But with this guy? Do you want to trust a person who shows little respect for others with our life?

Sounds like he is cut out for jet ski rentals rather than paragliding!

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