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Is Phuket safe?

Since a very sad accident happened in Phuket this year, Thailand has experienced a period of low tourism. During this period, Thailand's tourism industry suffered heavy losses and was criticized, and Thailand was constantly rethinking.

Then, many tourists began to have doubts. So, is it safe to travel to Thailand now? Still the same as before, no change? Actually, it's not. Since the accident, Thailand has been constantly improving here, trying to improve the safety index here. Let's get to know it together!

Is Phuket safe?

Thailand Xintai Daily News According to Thai media reports, on June 6th, Phuket, Thailand 165438+ Yinbapeng announced that in order to ensure the safety of people and tourists, Phuket will increase the number of lifeguards near 12 beach around seven areas including Saku, ChoengThale, Rawai, Mykau, Kamara, Kalong and Patong.

The main distribution details are as follows:

Naitong Beach and Naiyang Beach in Shagu, Phuket invested 2.5 million baht, adding 12 lifeguards, including 5 Naitong Beach and 7 Naiyang Beach to ensure the safety of tourists;

Surin Beach and Bangtao Beach in ChoengThale, Phuket invested 3.58 million baht, adding 15 lifeguards;

From 2000 10 to10, 340,000 baht was invested in Kamara Beach and Lymson Beach in Kamara, Phuket, adding 7 lifeguards; 1 1 month later, another 2.3 million baht was invested, adding 12 lifeguards;

2 million baht was invested in Micawmiko Beach in Phuket, adding 8 lifeguards;

Naihan Beach and Yani Beach in lavelle, Phuket invested 5,456,600 baht, adding 15 lifeguards;

Kata Beach and Kalong Beach in Kalong, Phuket, investing1110000 baht, adding 35 lifeguards and purchasing 6 boats; From June 2008 to June 2008, 26 lifeguards will be added.

Patong Beach in Patong, Phuket invested 6.5438+million baht, adding 26 lifeguards.

Papen also said that there are 12 beaches in the above seven areas, which are not only equipped with lifeguards, but also have staff patrolling around the beaches every day to ensure the safety of tourists at sea.

In addition, in March 2008, the authorities will invest 997,400 baht to organize four lifeguard training activities. By then, * * * will have 320 lifeguards to participate in the training, with 80 lifeguards in each session.

This is mainly for lifeguards to practice their work better and reach the international standard level. At the same time, they can serve tourists efficiently, rebuild tourists' confidence in traveling to Thailand, and enhance Thailand's tourism image in the hearts of foreign tourists.

Ok, you see, Thailand is actually improving its own security facilities and measures. I also hope that when you travel here, you should also pay attention to your own safety, pay attention to weather discrimination, and don't listen to tour guides and local commands. I wish you a pleasant journey and a safe journey!