Move to Halt Tourist Deaths

[geovalin]

Authorities in Preah Sihanouk province called on all visitors to be more vigilant and not drink alcohol before swimming in the ocean and also asked all tour boat operators and fishermen to temporarily suspend their businesses after two people drowned and several dozen were rescued due to bad weather.    Provincial police chief Major General Choun Naren said that after the drowning incident, about 900 rescue workers, ambulances, police boats and jet skis have been deployed around the province’s beaches and islands to protect visitors’ safety and provide rescue services in a timely manner.
 

“We will send police boats and jet skis using loudspeakers to tell them to return to the shore or go ashore,” Maj. Gen. Naren said. The measures were taken on Friday after two visitors drowned in Sihanoukville and another was rescued by provincial police. Kan Kuyheang, 48, from Kampong Cham province, drowned at Ochheuteal Beach, while an Indian tourist, 36-year-old Naveen Sharma, drowned at Victory Beach.
 

Maj. Gen. Naren said that earlier this year, six foreign and local visitors died, with most of the foreigners drowning as a result of drinking alcohol prior to going for a swim. “Foreigners and local visitors should get information from nearby provincial authorities. They should not swim after drinking alcohol,” he said.

 

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[Emster23]

"Move to Halt Tourist Deaths"

At first I thought they might be following "Thai model": fewer tourists means fewer tourist deaths. Stands to reason.....

 

[soalbundy]

talk to the birds and tell them flying is dangerous.

[SOTIRIOS]

....wow.....God Bless them......

[Khon Kaen Dave]

Notice from the Thai ministry for tourism.

In good keeping with Thai affection for tourists.As of Monday the  29th of August,would all tourists please stop getting killed.

Its not humorous and it gives our wonderful country a bad image,and makes our police feel sad.

We would ask that these laws be strictly adhered to.

Failure to obey this law will result in a fine of 5,000 THB or six months in prison or both..we wish you a nice stay in Thailand.

 

[Rod Gold]

Asking tourists to stop drinking alcohol before swimming, is like asking a Thai not to eat Som Tom before using the toilet.

 

Not going to happen.

[lvr181]

11 hours ago, Khon Kaen Dave said:

Notice from the Thai ministry for tourism.

In good keeping with Thai affection for tourists.As of Monday the  29th of August,would all tourists please stop getting killed.

Its not humorous and it gives our wonderful country a bad image,and makes our police feel sad.

We would ask that these laws be strictly adhered to.

Failure to obey this law will result in a fine of 5,000 THB or six months in prison or both..we wish you a nice stay in Thailand.

 

 

Love your sense of humour 

[natway09]

At least they are making an effort