Phuket

domifletch · #1 30-12-2004, 04:05

he he he ... I guess they would be BM's. I would like to be one of them, and give a hand where it is needed.

"Mad" tourists arrive in Phuket

PHUKET: -- A trickle of determined tourists have jetted into the devastated Thai resort island of Phuket, arriving in almost-empty planes to the bewilderment of hundreds of survivors fleeing the tsunami disaster area.

"Our friends think we're mad," said Englishman Paul ****, an engineer from Manchester, as he sipped what looked like a gin and tonic on a short, lonely flight from the Malaysian capital on Wednesday.

"The only risk we face I think is if there's another quake...," he said, adding that he and his two companions were booked into a beach-front hotel that escaped serious harm. Hotel staff had assured them they would have a "wonderful holiday".

"We love the place that much and we thought we would take the risk," he said.

crazyswede · #2 30-12-2004, 04:38

... what to say .. i wish i was there right now helping people instead of sitting here waiting for my departure 18 Jan in cold freakin´ Sweden !

Another gin and tonic pls.

cs//

domifletch · #3 30-12-2004, 05:47

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Originally Posted by crazyswede

... what to say .. i wish i was there right now helping people instead of sitting here waiting for my departure 18 Jan in cold freakin´ Sweden !

Another gin and tonic pls.

cs//

I totally agree with you, cs.... for the gin tonic too

stevem · #4 30-12-2004, 14:46

keep em comin, we all need the support to get the place moving again

Paddy · #5 30-12-2004, 16:39

Now I'm really kicking myself. After agonising over it, I decided not to go to Phuket (as due to get there yesterday). I'm in BKK now, heading to Pattaya on Sunday. I feel like I've let the side down. Sorry, you guys.

Stevem, worst news for you is, I'd bought a couple of jars of Vegemite for you! Oh well, I suppose they'll keep till next time.

Take care, all. Thinking of you.

Phil_in_Thai · #6 30-12-2004, 16:41

On my last trip we did the touristy tour of Phi Phi and thereabouts. There was a village (cant remember the name) effectivly floating in the sea. Lots of kids I remember. One in particular, a right little charmbucket, about 10 years old and a smile that could melt granite. Followed us around like a long lost son and telling my girlfriend how beautiful she was. We ended up spending a small fortune at his parents stall of course. He spent the rest of the day with us, my girlfriend translating all his compliments that would have earned him a broken jaw had he been 10 years older. Then again, with that smile he would have charmed even me.

He came with us to the jetty to say goodbye. He didnt have to.

We had hoped to see him again in April but it seems the village is gone. Just one kid I know but the spirit of that country seemed to just flow out of him.

The trip isnt cancelled though my gf is concerned about a reoccurance. Hopefully the aid agencies can do their work before infection becomes a problem. As everyone says : They need all the help they can get.

Good luck to all of you down there and helping to clean up. Do all you can to prevent anything that might touch that amazing spirit the Thai people have.

prestanda · #7 30-12-2004, 18:29

have read they fear problems whith freshwater in Phuket beach areas.

And fear of bacterium in the hospitals , so i think i wait beafore going back to

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astor77 · #8 30-12-2004, 18:46

i am going to Pattaya in 3 weeks time as i planned before disaster but have not booked a hotel yet, so what do u think can i find a room ? will it be too busy coz of people changing their direction to Pattaya who supposed to go Phuket?

beuk · #9 30-12-2004, 18:52

That maybe can happen but I don`t think so. It`s after the holidays and I think most of the foreigners are back at work then by that time.

redwine254 · #10 30-12-2004, 19:54

quite new to the board so hello everyone !!

any-way I used to live in Patong (about 4 years ago, long story) and trip over there 3 or 4 times a year and have an holiday booked for chinese new year (now living in HK) and can't wait to get there cos I love the place and I'm meeting loads of friends there.

can't believe what has happened recently still sinking in, but will at the very least be giving my financial support !!

also can't believe what has happened to beautiful phi phi, incredible.

oh well.

crazyswede · #11 30-12-2004, 20:01

Don´t worrie Astor , Pattaya is over crowded with Hotel´s and Gues´thouse!
Ive´been havin´the same thought´s but as some one said , most ppl. will be home working an di belive some ppl. don´t dare to go at all after this disaster

cs//

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Originally Posted by astor77

i am going to Pattaya in 3 weeks time as i planned before disaster but have not booked a hotel yet, so what do u think can i find a room ? will it be too busy coz of people changing their direction to Pattaya who supposed to go Phuket?

Jacksluys · #12 30-12-2004, 20:03

Everyone, knows this is a disaster...
Everyone, knows thai people are not very rich...
Everyone, knows that those people need help
THEY NEED HELP RIGHT NOW!!!
in holland they opened a bank account to send money to help all the people who need it so badly.
At this time they already got 4 million euro.
Tonight there is a television show,made by the television channels to get monney, i bet in youre country's there is also a bank account where u can send ur money to..
Please do so, and let all the thai people and all the others from other countrys see that also FARANG'S got a heart.
I allready send the money, please follow me, by giving a gift...

They need it so badly..

Thanks

Jack

chucky66 · #13 30-12-2004, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jacksluys

Everyone, knows this is a disaster...
Everyone, knows thai people are not very rich...
Everyone, knows that those people need help
THEY NEED HELP RIGHT NOW!!!
in holland they opened a bank account to send money to help all the people who need it so badly.
At this time they already got 4 million euro.
Tonight there is a television show,made by the television channels to get monney, i bet in youre country's there is also a bank account where u can send ur money to..
Please do so, and let all the thai people and all the others from other countrys see that also FARANG'S got a heart.
I allready send the money, please follow me, by giving a gift...

They need it so badly..

Thanks

Jack

NOTE also that Indonesia and Sri Lanka have suffered hundreds of times worse than Thailand and that they need the help more desperately. Pray that the money goes to the people who need it the most. There are other places other than Thailand involved in this catastrophe.

As for hotel availability I have been readin gon thai travel forum that many people have tranferred over to the east side of thailand (samui, pattaya, chang) and that the hotels there are nearing full occupancy and hoteliers there expect things to be like that for some time until phukets standing up strong again (sure will be very quick).