Officials noted that the vehicles, which are technically illegal in Thailand until they are approved by the Land Transport Department, are being brought into the country through a customs loophole.
Other concerns highlighted by officials ranged from RV travellers parking up illegally, dumping waste and travelling “on the cheap” by avoiding hotel stays and shopping at 7-Eleven stores. (See story here.)
To this, The Phuket News asks its readers, “Should Phuket ban RVs?”
Responses available are:
- Ban RVs entirely from Phuket
- Allow RVs on Phuket, but regulate where they can go, tax them and make them stay in RV parks
- Allow RVs to roam free across the island like any other private vehicle
To cast your vote, click here.
The poll will continue until March 14.