Deputy PM orders support for Phuket lifeguards

[snoop1130]

Deputy PM orders support for Phuket lifeguards

Tanyaluk Sakoot

 

 

PHUKET:-- Deputy Prime Minister Gen Thanasak Patimapragorn today (Mar 2) ordered officials to take steps to support Phuket’s vital lifeguard service.

 

Gen Thanasak made the announcement during a visit to Patong Beach today to hear first-hand the slew of requirements needed to improve the lifeguards’ services.

Joining Gen Thanasak was Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Minister, Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul.

 

The visit follows Henry Reyes, President of the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA), based in California, sending a written formal appeal directly to Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-ocha to take urgent action to support Phuket’s lifeguards in order to stem the growing tide of drownings at the island’s beaches.

 

Mr Reyes called on PM Prayut to intervene in the impending budget cuts by the Phuket Provincial Administration Organization (PPAO) to reduce lifeguard funding by 10%, citing The Phuket News page one story in December: “Slashed budget puts Phuket lifeguard patrols in danger”.

 

“I am here today to see the situation and hear their concerns in person. It is the main purpose of my visit,” Gen Thanasak told The Phuket News.

 

At the Patong Lifesaving Education Centre on Patong Beach, Gen Thanasak attended a presentation by Phuket Lifeguard Chief Prathaiyuth Chuayuan that explained the essential life-saving services Phuket’s lifeguards provide.

 

Then Deputy PM Thanasak, Tourism Minister Kobkarn and Mr Prathaiyuth held a private conversation away from, but in plain sight of, members of the press.

 

Full Story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/deputy-pm-orders-support-for-phuket-lifeguards-61228.php#7dzsXzG8KodwLfhG.97

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-3-2

[stevenl]

Excellent.

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[FitnessHealthTravel]

It's interesting. Why do people come to Thailand?  Sex?, Food?, Beaches? Shopping? or all of the above. You would think with so many Tourists coming for the beaches and watersports (not those type) the Government would make beaches and beach safety a priority. That would be logic right? oh wait...that's western logic sorry.

[Srikcir]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

“I am here today to see the situation and hear their concerns in person. It is the main purpose of my visit,”

Not to promise additional funding to maintain current lifeguard levels.

Just learn to do more with less.

[elgordo38]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

PM Prayut to intervene in the impending budget cuts by the Phuket Provincial Administration Organization (PPAO) to reduce lifeguard funding by 10%

Sorry the money for the new submarines has to come from somewhere. Saving a few lives is nothing compared to saving a country. How is that for getting our priorities straight. 

[beechbum]

Hope it happens...but unfortunately, not surprised if it doesn't.

Edited March 3, 2017 by beechbum

[Reigntax]

Maybe, like his boss he could compose a little song of hope for them to memorise.