Phuket’s newly appointed governor took office, pledging to tackle traffic, infrastructure and sustainable development to improve life for residents and tourists. Phuket officially welcomed its new governor, Saransak Srikruanetra, who took office yesterday, October 1, with a promise to tackle the island’s most pressing problems head-on. The 57 year old Udon Thani native pledged to focus on infrastructure, traffic congestion, sustainable development, and improving the quality of life for both locals and tourists. Speaking on his first day in office, Governor Saransak acknowledged the challenges of governing a world-renowned tourist destination but said he was committed to delivering results. He was accompanied throughout by his wife, Ruedeewan Srikruanetra, who now serves as President of the Phuket Red Cross Society.