Tourists now face arrest for swimming in the sea. Such radical measures were taken by the authorities of the Thai resort island of Phuket after a series of drownings of vacationers near the beaches over the past five days. The governor’s official decree was issued on August 2, 2023, the Phuket News portal reported.
As it turned out, travelers ignore the red flags warning about the danger in the water, posted on the beaches, and continue to enter the water. At the same time, not everyone returns to the mainland.
Four people drowned on the popular beaches of Phuket – these are the tragic statistics of the island for the last five days. The police will now fight for the lives of vacationers in the rainy season with the help of the prison.
“On August 2, 2023, the Governor of Phuket ordered each district and each local government organization to strengthen volunteer civil defense and rescue units to ensure the safety of people and tourists at every point,” said a report from the Phuket Office of the Department of Public Affairs and called for Violations and violations should be immediately reported to the police station.
We will remind you about the raising of flags. The main colors that warn tourists about the current state of the sea and the conditions for recreation on the beaches are as follows:
- The green flag means safe conditions for swimming and recreation in the sea.
- A yellow flag warns of possible danger or adverse conditions such as strong currents or waves.
- A red flag indicates dangerous conditions and prohibits swimming.
- A black flag warns of hazardous conditions due to weather, including thunderstorms and storm activity.