Nai Yang Beach is a part of Sirinath National Park. Local Tambon Sub-district chief Sarawut Seesakukam said his hands were tied and he could not take action to try and save the sands from being washed away. He explained that the beach came under the jurisdiction of the national parks department.
When contacted by media sources yesterday, Sirinath head ranger Kitipas Tharapibal said he was aware of the problem and the Marine and Coastal Resources Department were already looking into long-term solutions. He added that rangers were in the process of closing off any zones which were considered dangerous.
The head of Phuket Lifeguard Club, Prathaiyuth Chuayuan, said large chunks of sand at Bang Tao Beach had disappeared. He explained that officials and district tambon officials knew about the problem but had so far not come up with a plan of action.
Although the weather can be inclement at times during the annual monsoon season, numerous frequent visitors say they prefer Phuket at this time of year. They say accommodation is always cheaper, beaches are not crowded and travel tickets to get here are easier to come by.
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Choppy seas eating away Phuket west coach beaches
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Lifeguards and local authorities on Phuket’s west coast say heavy seas have eroded beaches. The worst affected beaches are Nai Yang and Bang Tao. These are on the fairly exposed upper half of the island’s shoreline.