Safety measures have significantly increased at the major piers and marinas in Phuket, a recent report from the Phuket office of the Department of Public Relations of Thailand (PR Phuket) revealed. These heightened security measures come in anticipation of a massive influx of tourists to the island, expected to occur during the extended holidays from July 28 through August 2.
As estimates suggest, over 234,000 visitors – both Thai locals and foreign nationals – are expected to be drawn to Phuket during the long holiday period. Tourism hubs such as Phuket Old Town, Patong Beach, Kata Beach, and Karon Beach, as well as minor isles off the coast of Phuket, are expected to be teeming with visitors.
The public relations department report, issued yesterday, also observed the wide variety of tourists that Phuket is attracting. These include locals as…
