Phuket Ombudsman’s office hosts turtle release for World Turtle Day

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Phuket Ombudsman’s office hosts turtle release for World Turtle Day

The Phuket News

 

The turtles were released to mark World Turtle day which fell on Tuesday (May 23). Photo PR Dept

 

PHUKET: -- The Phuket Ombudsman’s office yesterday (May 25) hosted turtle release titled ‘Let the Turtles Return to Nature to Restore Ecological Balance’ which saw over 50 turtles released into the sea at Mai Khao Beach.

 

The release was held in commemoration of World Turtle Day which fell on Tuesday (May 23).

 

Hosting the event was Chief of the Phuket Ombudsman’s office, Mr Wittawat Ratchatanan acting on behalf of the President of the Phuket Ombudsman’s office, Mr Boon Tapanadul; along with Secretary General of the Office of the Phuket Ombudsman’s office, Mr Raksagecha Chaechai; Deputy Secretary-General of the Phuket Ombudsman’s, Mr Thavin Inchamnong; together with Phuket Vice Governor, Ms Sivaporn Chuasawas; Deputy Chief of Mai Khao village, Mr Wirat Makaew; Deputy Commander of the Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command, Mr Arkhom Taengon; TAT Phuket Director, Ms Anoma Wongyai, along with government officials and 300 local residents.

 

The aim of the release was to raise public awareness about the importance of local animal species, and to help conserve the ecological environment at Mai Khao Beach.

 

General Wittawat explained, “Due to a review of past complaints, the Phuket Ombudsman’s office has been aware of a number of issues relating to environmental management from people in various areas, including the conservation of local animal species.

 

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