Tim in Thailand : Phuket Happenings

So what has happened in Phuket - we had Halloween (not technically November), then there was Loy Krathong.

(I didn't let off a Spirit Balloon near an airport because of the prosecution threat)

Got a new lens for the camera - so more people shots coming.

Do you own anything which is made of Ivory?

Phuket Governor joins White Prison Dawn Road

- why is it a 'White Prison'?

Jet-Skis are banned

BUT the Jet-Ski Jeep on Kata Beach runs over a tourist

- please???

images from Phuket Gazette

A Russian Tourist is killed
- how much more????
150 million Baht was paid to the Widow
- is this the cost of a life?
- and the Jetski Operator?

images from Phuket Gazette

Jet Skis must go
- who is listening?

BUT they are going to stay...
- because?

2.6 million Baht to replace a Jet Ski
- is this how much they cost
- are they all purchased on HP?

AIS devices on speedboats and fishing vessels
-"“I like the idea of AIS being installed on all boats, especially if Phuket is to be known as a world-class boating destination,” Gov Nisit said.
- “If possible, I would like to see local tour boats and fishing boats using the system as well. At least, this way, we can know immediately about any accidents and who was at fault.”- In September, Mr Phuripat ordered all foreign-flagged vessels be fitted with AIS devices by October 1
- Mr Phuriphat later clarified that all foreign-registered craft – including small, recreational yachts – would be required to carry an AIS transceiver, as is required of larger vessels.
- and vessels without a foreign flag?

Marine Office demands every tourist wears a life-jacket
- and the Thai people?
“I have hired 15 staff who will be stationed at each pier on the island to ensure that every single passenger is wearing a life jacket. If they are not, the boat will not be allowed to leave the pier.”

A pyramid selling scheme operator arrested in Bangkok.

A pyramid seller arrested in Phuket - because donated to a Temple..
- do they know each other?

Mahout killed by rampaging elephant - then elephant returned to Jungle Trek
- so we are not taking a Bull Elephant for a ride
- how do we know?

Send body parts with DHl - "just for fun"
- what is this about?
- what is the name of those movies where people do ridiculous stunts / things?

Russians stealing Vodka caught - trying again
- over a month, was there a Visa?

Flash floods in Phuket were FLASH!!!
Blackouts in some areas
- we were lucky