webfact Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 A survey is underway to prevent the iconic James Bond Island karst from falling into the sea. Photo: PR Phang Nga PHUKET: Efforts are underway to determine the natural erosion of the base of Koh Tapu, better known as ‘James Bond Island’, in Phang Nga Bay in the hope of preventing the iconic pillar of rock from toppling into the sea. Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) Warawut Silpa-archa, who also serves as the Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives, inspected the site last Thursday (Apr 15) for a briefing on what action is being taken to protect the natural landmark, which has drawn countless thousands of tourists to see the towering karst, famed for its inclusion in the classic James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun. Joining Mr Warawut for the update was Phang Nga Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada. Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/efforts-underway-to-prevent-iconic-james-bond-island-from-collapsing-79733.php -- © Copyright Phuket News 2021-04-20 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Destiny1990 Posted April 19, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 19, 2021 With super glue? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted April 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2021 What's the chances they accidentally collapse it? 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 1 hour ago, Destiny1990 said: With super glue? Plus 100 amulets... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted April 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2021 5 hours ago, webfact said: in the hope of preventing the iconic pillar of rock from toppling into the sea. I was under the impression Viagra was the answer for erectile dysfunction? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted April 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2021 Typical, they will interfere and ba))s things up, then who will they blame? Oh them damned farang tourists are to blame.???? 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, colinneil said: Typical, they will interfere and ba))s things up, then who will they blame? Oh them damned farang tourists are to blame.???? Yes, they've been staring too hard at it. But don't blame the authorities for allowing the thousands of tourist boats that have added to the erosion for decades now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted April 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2021 1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said: What's the chances they accidentally collapse it? Very high. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 I've seen areas, like this photo from Sam Pan Bok, where they like to prop sticks under rocks for good luck. Maybe that would work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 6 minutes ago, rwill said: I've seen areas, like this photo from Sam Pan Bok, where they like to prop sticks under rocks for good luck. Maybe that would work. Perhaps two giant lollipop sticks strapped to it vertically on two sides with a rubber band would do the trick. It worked for me in the past. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Plexiglass dome. The Popemobile has one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Maybe get a bunch of guys in uniform to point at the erosion in a photo would help? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwak250 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: What's the chances they accidentally collapse it? 2/1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted April 20, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2021 40 minutes ago, klauskunkel said: Plexiglass dome. The Popemobile has one. He doesn't look happy wearing it though: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 36 minutes ago, action said: Maybe get a bunch of guys in uniform to point at the erosion in a photo would help? especially for the hard-of-learning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 I'd like to suggest a concrete wall and scaffolding around it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 14 minutes ago, BritManToo said: I'd like to suggest a concrete wall and scaffolding around it. How would they explain that in each language to foreign visitors? A sort of Berlitz Wall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubulat Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 3 hours ago, colinneil said: Typical, they will interfere and ba))s things up, then who will they blame? Oh them damned farang tourists are to blame.???? It is always the dirty white man, always. Oh, and don't forget the dirty tourist, of course. But most of the time they also white. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Just let it collapse already. It's preserved for eternity in said movie. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony125 Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 If they can't fix the erosion on Pattaya Beach after every heavy rain they will never fix that. Maybe need to hire the team that kept the Leaning Tower of Pisa from colapse. Below a few pics for those that might not remeber what it looks like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 10 hours ago, webfact said: preventing the iconic pillar of rock from toppling into the sea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefaultName Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Just refresh the unobtanium. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) Invent a description to replace the hackneyed word 'iconic' and maybe someone will show interest. Edited April 20, 2021 by PETERTHEEATER Punctuation corrected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayview Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 (edited) It's easy! Drill a core and cement a blue PVC into the core. A conservateurs choice! Edited April 20, 2021 by mayview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradmeister Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Why Bother? We can't keep books and supplies in elementary schools in outer provinces...but let's spend money on an old movie scene memory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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