Phuket airport sets out beach safety zone, warning system

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Phuket airport sets out beach safety zone, warning system

Yutthawat Lekmak

 

Warning signs have been posted at the end of the runway, where people like to take photos of the aircraft landing. Photo: Eakkapop Thongtub

 

PHUKET: -- Phuket International Airport (PIA) has put in place a safety zone and warning system at the end of the runway along Mai Khao Beach to protect a growing number of beachgoers who visit that area to take photographs and videos of landing aircraft.

 

They have also banned the use of drones from the area.

 

PIA Director Monrudee Gettuphan told The Phuket News, “We are concerned about the safety of residents and tourists who come to Mai Khao Beach so we have installed speaker systems in four locations along the fence to let people know about the potential danger of this area.

 

“People need to stay away from the restricted zone. We want to prevent any unknown object or material injuring people, or even their hearing being damaged by the noise of the aircraft’s engines.

 

“The penalty for anyone failing to comply with this regulation includes the death penalty, a life sentence, or a jail term of between five to 20 years, as per the Air Aviation Act 1978,” Ms Monrudee said.

 

Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-airport-sets-out-beach-safety-zone-warning-system-60237.php

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2016-12-15

[Old Croc]

Walking along the beach could result in the death penalty!

And not from being struck by a crashing plane.

 

Putting up loudspeakers to warn people against possible hearing damage from engine noise seems a little misguided.