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Phuket is Safe: Governor

May 19, 2010M

A letter from the Governor of Phuket

On behalf of Phuket Province and the people of Phuket, I would like to take this opportunity to inform to you on our safety and our tourism scenario in Phuket.

Phuket is located on the Southwest of Thailand, with the distance of nearly 900 km. from Bangkok, where political standoff is still on going. lt is obvious that there is no such chaos in Phuket and all tourists from around the world who are now enjoying their holidays here are in a safe place.

Still, many direct flights are operating as normal, and more direct flights will be available in consequences of many airlines are avoiding to land at Bangkok. However, passengers who do transit at Suwannabhumi Airport would be safe as the government is implementing maximum security measures to ensure safety for tourists.

As the governor, I would like to assure you that Phuket, the world famous beach destination, is and will be the safe holiday spot for all tourists. We have taken all necessary actions to ensure safety as our top priority to maintain the worry-free environment to both locals and tourists.

I would appreciate your efforts in bringing and sharing this important message to both within your organisation and extend it to your business partners who have followed the situation in Phuket. Your assistance means lots to Phuket, the people and the community.

I took forward to greeting you here soon,

Wichai Praisa-ngob,
Governor of Phuket

The Phuket governor's letter is dated May 19. It follows comments from the island's chief of police, who also says that Phuket is safe for tourists.

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