Phuket

Environment tops Governor’s agenda

Published

14 years ago

May 30, 2005

Environment tops Governor’s agenda | The Thaiger

PHUKET: Governor Udomsak Usawarangkura has ordered that a special committee be set up to protect the environment in Phuket.

Gov Udomsak said he would like police officers, forestry staff and volunteers to sit on the committee, which would respond to complaints from the public about environmental damage.

“I would like the committee to be able to act as soon as it receives a report that someone is damaging the environment, especially when they are despoiling hills,” said Gov Udomsak.

“I have had so many complaints from people about officers just standing by and letting commercial interests chop down trees or make a mess of hills.”

The Governor, who was speaking at his monthly meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall, also urged residents to support the government’s attempt to save energy, by switching off the air conditioning in their offices when they went out for lunch, and turning off power in their homes for five minutes from 8.45 pm.

He also urged road users to cut fuel consumption, by driving at a maximum of 90 km/h, and by car pooling. “For example, people who like to play golf should go to the golf course in one car, rather than each drive there in his own vehicle,” he explained.

The Governor also touched on the subject of crime, suggesting that Phuket should have its own sniffer dogs to search for bombs and drugs.

“It would be great if Phuket had at least two dogs. If any foreigner thinks he has a dog that might be suitable as a sniffer dog, he can contact the Phuket Provincial Livestock Office,” he said.

Gov Udomsak also recommended that the authorities see the low season as an opportunity to tidy up public amenities and services.

He said, “This is a good chance to put everything in order, especially public transportation such as tuk tuks and motorbike taxis, while there is time to do this.

“If it isn’t done now, the high season will be here again, and it’s anybody’s guess when we would have chance to do it then.”

Phuket

Man found dead in pickup with charcoal burner in Rassada, Phuket

Published

28 mins ago

April 26, 2019

Kritsada Mueanhawong

Man found dead in pickup with charcoal burner in Rassada, Phuket | The Thaiger

A man has been found dead inside a pickup truck with a coal burner also inside the vehicle in Rassada this morning. Police were notified of the situation in Soi Muen Sri in Rassada.

Police and emergency responders arrived to find the man’s body in the parked pickup truck. The man was identified as 28 year old Weerawat Pakdeewirot from Phuket.

A coal burner was also found inside the vehicle. A suicide note addressed to his girlfriend was also found. The letter stated that he was facing financial problems. His body was taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital.

Police says that Mr Weerawat is a CCTV camera and internet contractor. His home was only 50 metres from the scene. Yesterday locals noticed his pickup parked at the scene. Today they saw the pickup in the same location and went to check out the situation.

Police are continuing their investigation.

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Phuket

Injured Brahminy Kite (bird) rescued in Karon

Published

58 mins ago

April 26, 2019

Kritsada Mueanhawong

Injured Brahminy Kite (bird) rescued in Karon | The Thaiger

An injured Brahminy Kite has been rescued by locals in Karon, Phuket.

The mature Brahminy Kite was found in Karon this week. Locals who found the bird contacted the head of Khao Phra Thaeo Non-Hunting Area, Pongchart Chueahom.

The Brahminy Kite had a wound similar to a bite wound under its wing. It was unable tp fly. It is now being treated at a pet hospital in Thalang until it is ready to be set free.

The Brahminy Kite is a protected species in Thailand.

The brahminy kite (Haliastur indus), also known as the red-backed sea-eagle in Australia, is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers. They are found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Australia. They are found mainly on the coast and in inland wetlands, where they feed on dead fish and other prey. Adults have a reddish-brown body plumage contrasting with their white head and breast which make them easy to distinguish from other birds of prey – Wikipedia

Injured Brahminy Kite (bird) rescued in Karon | News by The Thaiger

Phuket

Army commander visits Phuket residents to discuss water shortage

Published

2 hours ago

April 26, 2019

Kritsada Mueanhawong

Army commander visits Phuket residents to discuss water shortage | The Thaiger

Lt Gen Pornsak Poonsawat, the Commander of the Fourth Army Region (Southern) in Nakhon Si Thammarat, came to Phuket to visit residents over water shortage issues in Rassada.

Lt Gen Pornsak says “we were contacted from the Phuket Governor that Phuket is facing serious water shortages. We have come here with water trucks to help residents to join with other government agencies in Phuket.

There are now 23 water trucks which are delivering free water to residents around Phuket. However we need cooperation from every one to save water.”

Army commander visits Phuket residents to discuss water shortage | News by The Thaiger