Instead, Chief Wanchai Saetan says the discoloured water along the beachfront was “natural”.
“It is not about wastewater. It is only plankton, which happens every year in the (southwest) monsoon season,” Mr Wanchai said.
“The geography of Karon Beach is conducive to allowing this to happen, and some people are suspicious of other reasons, such as wastewater and the oil (from boats), because they never have seen it before. It is just red plankton floating on the surface,” he added.
Mr Wanchai remained confident the brown beach water yesterday was a natural phenomenon without carrying out any inspections or enquiries.
“I have previously had water samples taken from this area tested by Phuket Rajabhat University, and they proved that it is red plankton.” he told The Phuket News.
Mr Wanchai confirmed that no action would be taken to clear the brown water from the beach.
“Let nature take its course. It will be gone after the wind calms down,” he said.