More CCTV coverage for Phuket

RAWAI, PHUKET: Rawai Municipality has installed 34 CCTV cameras throughout Rawai in order to ensure tourists’ safety.

Officers at Rawai Municipality Office are monitoring the cameras by day, while Chalong Police are watching them at night.

The municipality has spent 20 million baht on the project.

Phuket Deputy Governor Chaiwat Tepee chaired the opening ceremony, which took place on February 26 at the municipal offices.

Representing the municipality was its long-time Mayor Aroon Solos and other local officials.

“The scheme will help ensure tourist safety. It will also ease the workload of the police.” Mayor Aroon said.

— Pimwara Choksakulpan