Phuket ‘Pineapple Eyes’ project targets garbage, wastewater

The Phuket News

 

Governor Norraphat Plodthong seen here at the launch of the project. Photo: PR Dept

 

PHUKET: -- Phuket has launched a ‘Pineapple Eyes’ project aimed at tackling the island’s ongoing rubbish and wastewater problems.

 

The launch of the new ‘Phuket Pineapple Eyes Watch Out for Rubbish and Wastewater’ project was announced yesterday (July 25) at a press conference held at the Grand Supicha City Hotel in Phuket Town and presided over by Governor Norraphat Plodthong.

 

Also in attendance at the press conference were Director of the Phuket Natural Resources and Environment Office Mr Kasem Sukwaree, Deputy Director of the Phuket branch of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Capt Boworn Phromgaewngam, deputy chief of the Phuket Health Office Dr Prapornsri Narinrak and others.

 

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-- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-07-27

Perhaps a "pineapple eye" has some significance for locals that has completely escaped this poster, but I fail to see how cartoon cutouts will affect ingrained habits of generations of people. Three year olds will probably love it.

 

The only ways the problem will begin to be addressed is if authorities provide the proper infrastructure to correctly dispose of rubbish, effluent, etc., and then serious, incorruptible enforcement, with large fines, are actually levied against transgressors. 

How about building wastewater treatment plants and introduce a proper garbage collection and recycling system.

'Launched'?  'Pineapple eyes' has been running for years.