Phuket set to receive more development

Thailand’s Prime Minister, Samak Sundaravej, has made it clear he intends to sink a lot of money into developing the resort island of Phuket into what he refers to as a paradise. Up to now, the island has not had the money to set in motion various developmental and infrastructure projects to really push Phuket into the realm of a world class tourist destination.

Local authorities on the island commend the Prime Minister for his commitments, but caution that if things are to develop prosperously, the plans and funding must be carefully thought out. PM Samak told an audience of his weekly talk show that he wished to delegate a 15-member board, with 5 members from the national government, 5 from the regional branch and 5 local officials.

Phuket officials complain the island has received insufficient levels of funding to truly bring the island to its full potential.