New regional Army chief “satisfied” with Phuket officials 

 

 

PHUKET: The new Commander of the Fourth Army Region, Lt Gen Piyawat Nakwanit, visited Phuket to meet provincial officials and receive their report on tackling local problems
 

Gen Piyawat met governor Norraphat Plodthong and a bevy of high-ranking local officials at Phuket Provincial Hall yesterday (Apr 28). Speaking at the meeting governor Norraphat singled out about ten key issue he and his team are currently working on. The list included beach management, unlawful occupation of public land by car rentals and other businesses, foreign workers, illegal tour guides, public transport, hotel management, security and more.
 

“Some mentioned issues have to be resolved urgently. First, illegal occupation of public land by business, such as vehicle rentals occupying parking spaces and businesses encroaching on Surin beach. Then, public transport improvement such as drivers wearing uniforms and keeping their vehicles ready for service. Third, public transport management at Phuket International Airport where service must be faster,” governor Norraphat said.

 

To this Gen Piyawat answered that he is satisfied with Phuket officials and urged them to continue working. Regional Army chief agreed that the issue of illegal occupation of public land by business should be a prioritised.

 

“I am satisfied with your work and I ask all of you to solve the issue of encroachment so Phuket could become a model for other provinces. Uniforms for public transport driver are also needed, as they will help tourists to identify and recognise those providing this service,” Gen Piyawat said.

Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/new-regional-army-chief-“satisfied”-with-phuket-officials-61984.php#1P3cWHmWYJkU25bw.97

 

 

 

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Is 'satisfied' code for 'Thank you for the substantial 'present' you gave to me, it is a good first move'?

Disgusting.  Military should have no role in a civilian government

Sunshine, a r $e up and blow spring to mind...

 

How about; 

1. Road safety

2. Vehicle maintenance/safety

3. Driver fitness/competence

4. Proactive policing and enforcement of highway rules

5.  Island transport (monopolies, insufficient safe public transport, reasonable fares/rates)

6. Tourist safety

7. Immigration queues at Phuket 'International' Airport 

8. Immigration non-receiptable payments?? (residency certificates etc)

9. Preventing businesses (read Tuk Tuk, taxis) taking over public parking spaces

10. Beach management

 

I reckon at best a three out of ten match, although the outcomes will be very different to what one would consider the correct and proper outcome which would genuinely help the islands economy, tourism and both locals and visitors

 

Another missed opportunity...

 

 

 

Satisfied, how can that be?

Maybe a few little sweeteners have been dropped off.

Yes, as there was much satisfaction to have...

19 hours ago, gk10002000 said:

Disgusting.  Military should have no role in a civilian government

Errrr- there is no civilian Gov't at the moment!

 

Interesting comment though - 'no role'. The role of ANY military in the world is to support and defend the Gov't and a nation's sovereignty so they DO play a role.