Each local administration will form its own Beach Watch Association and report directly to the provincial Beach Management Committee, Governor Chamroen told a meeting at Provincial Hall on Thursday (Mar 3).
Phuket Vice Governor Chokdee Amornwat, who heads the provincial Beach Management Committee, will report his findings directly to the Governor’s Office, he added.
“These associations will be named according to the beach they take care of, such as Kata Beach Watch Association or Patong Beach Watch Association,” Gov Chamroen said.
“Each association will be responsible for posting signs at the beaches to let people and tourists know the rules,” he added.
“This will be done soon,” Gov Chamroen said.
“Small signs marking where umbrellas are permitted – and places where they are not permitted – will be posted where needed,” he added. “And soon new brochures will be produced to let tourists know of the beach rules and regulations.
Gov Chamroen said that so far the beach rules were generally being observed at most beaches, but added, “Only some areas still face the issue of tourists refusing to follow the rules and regulations.
“I was also told that in some areas beach vendors still break the rules, so this must be taken care of,” he added.