Governor Chotinrin was joined on the flight by Vice Admiral Veerudhom Muangchin, Commander of the Royal Thai Navy Region 3, and Phuket Vice Governor Police Lt Col Khetarat Chansilp, who also serves as Acting Security Advisor to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior.
Using a Royal Thai Navy Region 3 aircraft, the delegation surveyed beaches, forested and mountainous areas, public land, landfill sites, buildings and the island’s transport network to gather information for future planning and management.
According to Phuket officials, the aerial inspection forms part of the government’s policy to intensify monitoring and management of beaches, forests and other public areas while protecting the country’s natural resources.
Provincial officials said the aerial survey provided a comprehensive overview of Phuket’s coastline, beaches, forests, mountains, infrastructure and urban development, allowing authorities to better assess land use, identify potential problems and plan future development.
The information collected will be used to support decision-making on natural resource conservation, land use management, maintenance of public spaces, infrastructure development and transport planning as Phuket continues to grow.
During the operation, officers from the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) Phuket and other agencies briefed the governor on conditions across the island, including land use, public land management, environmental conservation and security issues.
Officials said the survey data will become a key resource for monitoring public land, protecting forests, maintaining beaches, improving environmental management, including landfill operations, and guiding future infrastructure projects.