Thailand`s southern resort province of Phuket will spend Bt 14 million for the construction of another nine warning towers…
Thailand`s southern resort province of Phuket will spend Bt 14 million for the construction of another nine warning towers before the start of the coming high season for tourism in November.
Phuket Govenor Udomsak Assawarangkura signed a contract with a private company on Wednesday to install warning system at the nine additional locations in Phuket, with a budget of Bt 14.65 million (about US$ 366,000).
The installation will be finished in the next two months to be ready in time for the high season that brings thousands of tourists from around world to Phuket`s beaches, the governor said.
The warning towers will help boost tourists` confidence, he said.
With additional warning towers, the early warning system will cover all areas of the resort island.
There will also be observation towers manned with lifeguards to help rescue tourists on beaches in case of accidents, he said.(TNA)
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