Phuket –
The Thai Prime Minister has launched the Phuket Sandbox Beaches Conservation project.
On Thursday, August 8th, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin led the opening ceremony for the project at Dolphin Park on Patong Beach. He was joined by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat and 500 environment volunteers.
PM Srettha emphasized the importance of marine and coastal resources, noting that they are significant tourism destinations that generate substantial income for the country. He stated, “It is very important to conserve and develop marine tourism places.” The Phuket Sandbox 72 Beaches Conservation project aims to honor His Royal Majesty the King on his recent 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary by conserving beaches and the marine environment.
The project encompasses 72 beaches across Trat, Rayong, Chonburi, Surat Thani, Trang, Krabi, and Phuket. In Phuket, the 14 beaches included in the project are Patong Beach, Kara Beach, Surin Beach, Ya Nui Beach, Kata Noi Beach, Karon Beach, Freedom Beach, Paradise Beach, Naiharn Beach, Rawai Beach, Laem Ga Beach, Laya Beach, Bang Tao Beach, and Nai Yang Beach.
A key component of the project is plastic trash management, with a focus on using environmentally friendly packaging and conducting beach and marine cleanups.
