He was speaking at a meeting with British Consul Michael Hancock, who was visiting from the embassy in Bangkok.
Also at the meeting were representatives of the Phuket Marine Department, Health Department, Tourist Police and Marine Policeman, who all explained their responsibilities and the actions they had taken to ensure tourists are as safe as can be from becoming victms of crime, diseases, natural disasters and road and marine accidents.
Phuket Governor Nisit said, “Phuket has security standards in every way and we are ready to face any emergency. In addition, we have high quality hospitals to care for patients, including cases from Krabi and Phang Nga.
“Also, we have CCTV cameras that cover every area so that tourists can feel safe.”