webfact Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 DOOMSDAY, APRIL 28, 2012 - EARTHQUAKE SCARE Phuket Governor takes action against rumourmongers File photo : A road in Phuket is full of vehicles and people who ran out of buildings as quake hit the province on April 16. PHUKET: -- Phuket Governor Tri Akaradecha on Friday ordered that a complaint be filed with police against persons spreading rumours that doomsday will arrive in Phuket by April 28. The rumours have been spreading like wildfire ever since a quake rocked Phuket on Monday causing panic among many locals. Several aftershocks have followed, with a tremor of 3.2 magnitude felt at 2am on Friday. "Messages are have posted on Facebook and leaflets distributed warning people to evacuate Phuket by April 28," Phuket's disaster prevention and mitigation chief Wiroj Suwanwong told police. He filed the complaint at the Mueang Phuket Police Station on behalf of Tri. "We want to see fast action against the individuals who are spreading the rumours," Wiroj said. "Such actions are punishable by both a fine and a jail term". Tri said he was ready to give up his post if Phuket were to really disappear from the world by April 28. "Please have confidence in the authorities. Rumours are just rumours. Aftershocks will continue for seven more days but they won't cause any big shaking," Tri said. Tambon Si Sunthorn Municipality mayor Worawut Songyos meanwhile disclosed that the quakes had damaged more than 170 houses in his area. "The number of complaints from people keeps rising," he said. -- The Nation 2012-04-20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Kananga Posted April 20, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2012 So ongoing jet ski scams and taxi/tuk tuk intimidation is fine but spread a few harmless rumours and you could face a fine and imprisonment. Remarkable. "Please have confidence in the authorities" 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waza Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Miracle Thailand, nothings allowed to mess with the gravy train 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 More aftershocks to continue in Phuket for 7 days PHUKET, April 20 - Aftershocks on the resort island of Phuket are forecast to last for about another week, even as a small tremor jolted the province again early Friday morning. Phuket Governor Tree Akharadecha on Friday said that the minor tremor, measuring 4 on the Richter scale, rattled the vicinity at 3am in Thalang district. Citing informants from the Department of Mineral Resources, Mr Tree explained that the aftershocks were predicted to continue for seven more days. He urged the public to be calm amid the ongoing series of mild tremors, and gave assurances that the authorities are ready to assist the public immediately if a strong earthquake hits the province. In addition, the governor explained that relevant officials and agencies continued to inform residents regarding the situation, asking the public to pay attention to and believe official quake-related announcements and to be confident in the warning system. Regarding a rumour posted on a social network that Phuket Island was predicted to sink into the sea next Saturday. Gov Tree assigned Viroj Suwannawong, a provincial official, to file a complaint at a police station for further prosecution and searching for a person who posted this message on the Facebook and persons who shared and spread the information. To assure the public and quell such a rumour, Mr Tree announced that he would step down as governor if Phuket does indeed sink. In a related development, Phuket MP Raywat Areerob said on Friday he submitted a letter to Deputy Prime Minister/Interior Minister Yongyuth Vichaidit, asking for a centre or an office in Phuket to inform and alert the public about earthquake-related updates. Mr Raywat also asked local agencies to consider building a Luang Pu Supha-Hat Paton Beach Road to be used as a shortcut evacuation route. He also submitted letters to Natural Resources and Environment Minister Preecha Rengsomboonsuk and Information and Communication Technology Minister Anudith Nakornthap to speed up installing high-technology seismographs in the areas. A 4.3-magnitude earthquake epicentred in Si Sunthon sub-district of Thalang district occurred last Sunday (April 15), followed by more than 50 minor tremors prompting fear among local residents and foreign tourists. (MCOT online news) -- TNA 2012-04-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post geoffphuket Posted April 20, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2012 Wonder precisely which Law allows a prison setence and fine for spreading rumours? Oh...and thanks, I'm so happy now I know there'll be no big shaking and it's all going to come to an end in 7 days....Hmmm wait, isn't that spreading rumours? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffphuket Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 A bit of quick research will reveal the culprits name who's spreading the rumours. I suspect it's a man named Michel de Nostradame. Of course, he's been dead a few years now - 456 to be precise.... And I doubt he had a Facebook account 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upena Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I am sure that TAT will let us know that this will have no impact on torurism 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shaunoro Posted April 20, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2012 Best have a crackdown on earthquakes. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xavierr Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 If doomsday arrives in Phuket, it will arrive in the rest of the planet, otherwise it is not doomsday. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PingManDan Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 (edited) Well now we have something to look forward to, oh s_hit on second thoughts, now all the Russkies will be headed for Hua Hin, Pranburi, Cha Am, or Petchaburi, this is not good Edited April 20, 2012 by PingManDan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Satcommlee Posted April 20, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2012 The Phuket Governor will step down if his Province sinks into the sea.... ??? Did I read that right? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaysamui Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 earthquake Tours to Phuket are already requested by tourists Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a99az Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Lock them all up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffphuket Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 The Phuket Governor will step down if his Province sinks into the sea.... ??? Did I read that right? Well, it made about as much sense as his other comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudhopper Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 "Tri said he was ready to give up his post if Phuket were to really disappear from the world by April 28." That would be a real twofer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzz Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I know who it is that is spreading the rumours - the jet-ski mafia of course - i think they should be given Amnesty as well ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iEATgingerKIDS Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 gotta love freedom of speech in this country *cough cough* 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Tambon Si Sunthorn Municipality mayor Worawut Songyos meanwhile disclosed that the quakes had damaged more than 170 houses in his area."The number of complaints from people keeps rising," he said. I wonder if the number of complaints has anything to do with damage payouts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude007 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 quote: Tri said he was ready to give up his post if Phuket were to really disappear from the world by April 28. unquote. But if Phuket disappears indeed from the world map, he will continue his post... I like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketmyisland Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 its really interesting that the phuket governor shall leave voluntarily when phuket really disappears from the world map on 28.4.2012.......... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dude007 Posted April 20, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted April 20, 2012 Best have a crackdown on earthquakes. The best quote of the day! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezz Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Maybe I should rush down from Isaan to say goodbye to pals before it's too late. Oh, and a dip in the talay wouldn't go amiss either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oshie Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 I typically read and interpret reports with amusement and sometimes sadness.... But this one is a bit "over-the-edge" even for me! Thailand... land of smiles and ????? Maybe back to New York City for this Hippie Buddhist.... Hmmmmm.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan michaud Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Great such prompt a decisive action... shame he couldn't do the same for all the illegal activities going on down there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchai Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 (edited) "Messages are have posted on Facebook and leaflets distributed warning people to evacuate Phuket by April 28," Phuket's disaster prevention and mitigation chief Wiroj Suwanwong told police." <deleted> gives a flying shit what's posted on Facebook? Aeeh beside that is anybody interested in buying a cheap house on Phuket now? Please page me before the 28/4/2012 Edited April 20, 2012 by sirchai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitker Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Tri said he was ready to give up his post if Phuket were to really disappear from the world by April 28. Either this guy has a subtle sense of humor, either... But thanks anyway 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petertimo Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 "Tri said he was ready to give up his post if Phuket were to really disappear from the world by April 28." Well that is easily said, as he won't have a post anyway if Phuket would dissappear. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indyuk Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Best have a crackdown on earthquakes. The best quote of the day! Yes It cracked me up too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffphuket Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 "Messages are have posted on Facebook and leaflets distributed warning people to evacuate Phuket by April 28," Phuket's disaster prevention and mitigation chief Wiroj Suwanwong told police." <deleted> gives a flying shit what's posted on Facebook? Aeeh beside that is anybody interested in buying a cheap house on Phuket now? Please page me before the 28/4/2012 My wife tells me there's idiots handing out leaflets in Patong, telling people to leave Phuket before the 28th. I guess someone does need to put a stop to that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonypace02 Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 That rumor is ridiculous. Anybody who is anybody knows it is going to happen tomorrow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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