Phuket gov tightens security measures amid reports of bomb threats

Phuket Gazette 

 

Gov Norraphat has ordered officials to enhance security measures throughout the island. Photo: Phuket PR

 

PHUKET: -- The Phuket Governor has ordered a security boost in Phuket, particularly at crowded areas such as department stores and fresh markets, as well as at all entry and exit points such as Phuket International Airport, bus terminals, deep sea ports and checkpoints. 

Following reports of bomb threats in Phuket and bomb blasts in Bangkok last month (story here), Governor Norraphat Plodthong has ordered 24-hour surveillance to avoid blasts such as the ones that hit Phuket on Mother’s Day last year (story here). 

Gov Norraphat said that security and safety of locals and tourists has always been the top priority of officialdom.

 

Full story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Phuket-gov-tightens-security-measures-amid-reports/66688?desktopversion

 

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20 hours ago, webfact said:

Governor Norraphat Plodthong has ordered 24-hour surveillance to avoid blasts

On the other hand ....

Deputy PM and Defence Minister Gen Prawit said he has not received any report from the Interior Ministry regarding a threat in the provinces so he doubted the authenticity of the warning. https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/987470-phuket-phang-nga-and-krabi-bomb-warning-routine-say-police/?utm_source=newsletter-20170613-0629&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=news

So stand down Norraphat or you'll embarrass Prawit.