To many tents “fake hospitality”
PUBLISHED: 8 Aug 2024 at 05: 25
PHUKET: Local regulators have called for an immediate beach cleanup at Helmet Karon, a common southern interest, due to concerns about the long-term impact on tourism.
The rules of beach tents rented out to vacationers at three well-known coastal destinations, Helmet Karon, Hat Kata, and Hat Patong, was the topic of a meeting that Governor Sophon Suwannarat held on Wednesday with the native Joint Public and Private Sector Committee on Economic Development.
The removal of shore tents and sunbeds and the appointment of a lieutenant governor were the orders to start the cleanup work on these beaches.
Without having to get governor’s approval, the committee manages procedures to maintain the cleanliness and order of the beaches and other public spaces.
The governor claimed Hat Karon has n’t been as successful in halting the rentals despite having managed to design a sunbed and umbrella area that covers 10 % of the beach space.
Helmet Karon is in a caring condition, according to Mr. Sophon, because there are too many umbrellas and sunbeds blocking open spaces. The problem is thought to drive away customers, he added. Phan Thongchumnum, Vice President of Prince of Songkla University, said guests do not like very many sundbeds and tents on seashores. He suggested that no more than 10 % of a seaside area should be used for overcoat and sun protection.
Mr. Sophon claimed Hat Karon’s local officials were working on the shore zoning plan to support the plan.
According to Mr. Sophon, the Hat Karon Tan company will need to talk with tour operators and work with them on the deal that involves removing beachfront billboards and umbrellas as well as getting rid of the ugly beachfront billboards.
Local government should take a proactive approach to removing shore regulations, according to Phuket Chamber of Commerce member Sutjapol Thongsom. Nevertheless, some regional officials in charge of tackling the beach cleanup problem may not be as enthusiastic about taking action right away. Regulators who abuse or refuse to carry out the recovery should be warned of the danger of breaking the law if the issue was to be resolved permanently.
According to Mr. Sutjapol, this will prevent a negative effect on the province’s strongly dependent tourism industry, which generates significant foreign exchange income.