As a visit from Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin to assess Phuket‘s sea safety measures approaches, the island’s officials confirmed 100 lifeguards will be deployed across all main beaches.
One of the highlights of the 61 year old prime minister’s visit will be a demonstration of the Phuket Marine Disaster Response Plan. A full rehearsal of this plan was carried out recently at Patong Beach, a popular spot among tourists. The sea safety rehearsal showcased three emergency response exercises that will be performed for Prime Minister Srettha.
The first of these sea safety exercises was an air-sea rescue, simulated by a Royal Thai Navy helicopter. This exercise mimicked a situation where a tour boat is in distress, leaving tourists stranded in the water. The second exercise simulated a lifeguard rescue of a tourist caught in a rip current,…
