Surat Thani raises safety measures for island-bound tourists

[misskit]

SURAT THANI, 17 September 2016 (NNT) – Marine police in Surat Thani have strengthened safety measures for tourists travelling to the islands by boat, in the current rainy season.

The frequent stormy weather has prompted marine police to tighten their watch on different piers. Ferry operators and boat captains have been instructed to strictly comply with safety rules. Tourists are advised to wear life jackets while on a boat. Continued thundershowers have accentuated the impact of sea waves in the Gulf of Thailand.

Apart from transport safety, security officials have also stepped up surveillance of frequently-visited spots, particularly Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. Authorities have tightened identity checks on tourist arrivals to prevent ill-intentioned people disguising themselves as visitors.

National News Bureau Of Thailand | Surat Thani raises safety measures for island-bound tourists

[DJ Pat]

to prevent ill-intentioned people disguising themselves as visitors.

The place will be empty

[TheDukeofNewcastle]

The place will be empty

It's low season, so hard to tell the difference. Even the ferry terminal was quiet on the full moon night.
A month ago we were approached by Italian back packers getting off the boat from Koh Phangan, wanting to know where the bus station was so they could get to Lamai. Oh how we laughed.

[VocalNeal]

Out-bound tourist should obviously feck off and die.