• Weak policy and planning to control and
direct growth
• (Pre-tsunami) lack of warning system and
robust contingency plan for natural and
other disasters
• Overcrowding, noise and waste issues in
key high-density beach locations
• Weak site plan control, environmental
review and enforcement for protection of
natural assets
• Post-tsunami – an image in the minds of
many tourists of risk – safety issues related
to possible future seismic events