Phuket Reports

maybe some of you have already seen this but i wanted to post anyhow.

after perusing events of the day i happened on this web-based written article about patong and its apparent condition post tsunami. it gives a nicely written article of you information about the state of this particular area of interest. i in no way am insensitive to the aftermath of the events but am only adding it as informational.

the photos taken are from hasip [url=http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord134][CodeWord134][/url] rd which lies in the area i mentioned before up a bit in the hills where i always stay.

[url]http://www.patong.com[/url]
[url]http://www.baansuanvilla-guesthouse.com[/url]

I agree with the Sweden post.I love that country and am mourning with all of them.I have a proposal,since all of us goes more or less to Thailand I think it would be a good idea for Jackson to ask all forum members to contribute 10dollars to a fund to benifit the Tsunami victims.The amount is not much but every one is free to contribute as much as they like.Just like the Argentinian charity that JACKSON has set up is a good idea,I think it would be a wonderful gesture to show the people affected in this region that we as a group care about the well being of our fellow citizens. I ask for feedback regarding this and would be waiting patiently for Jackson's response. We can contact the REdcross for the donations to be handled properly.

What we can do to help the Thai people and Thai economy the most is to not let the disaster in Phuket deter us from continuing to visit this fantastic country. Our foreign currency spent IN Thailand will help the tourist industry as it will certainly take a serious hit this year. I'm going forward with my monthly sojourns to this truly Land of Smiles... though many tears as of late.

IM

A sweet friend of mine in BKK is suggesting that money should be sent to the Thai Red Cross or the UNICEF in Thailand. She was very adament that money should not be donated to any charities run by the government.

The Thai Red Cross numbers are: 66,2,2564178 or 66,2,2564209
The UNICEF numbers are: +662-356-9473 or
+662-356-9476 ext 9576-9579

To add to the above, I am assuming that one can make donations to these organizations in the respective countries that have been hit the hardest.

This is a beautiful country that has just experienced one of the largest tragedies known to modern man. Personally, I plan to travel to Thailand and Indonesia in April/May and hopefully I will be able to help in my own way.

A European TV news broadcast reported yesterday women in Phuket now asking half their normal price because of lack of customers.

Ok now we're back up and running again can anyone give me a clear direction, is Phuket open for business? I'm going to Thailand on Sunday and would like to pop down to check up on some old friends, so I'd like to be sure I'n not going to be regarded as a heartless bastard by showing up at a scene of tragedy.

Can anyone help?

I went to Phuket this summer on a family vacation, and was impressed as normal with the hospitality of the Thai people there. I'll be going back to BKK in 7 weeks, and thinking of doing a side trip to Phuket. In some ways I will hate to see the damage done to some of the places I visited, (not to even talk about the personal tragedies) but think it's important to support the people too. Has anyone gone there lately?

[QUOTE=Dorman]Ok now we're back up and running again can anyone give me a clear direction, is Phuket open for business? I'm going to Thailand on Sunday and would like to pop down to check up on some old friends, so I'd like to be sure I'n not going to be regarded as a heartless bastard by showing up at a scene of tragedy.

Can anyone help?[/QUOTE]
You will certainly NOT be seen as a heartless bastard, the people in Phuket need tourists to return in large numbers as soon as possible. From what I have read on the internet much of Phuket is back to normal even in the affected areas such as Patong many of the hotels are open for business.

Doorman

Have a look here [url]http://www.phuket.com/hotel-status.htm[/url] for the latest on Phuket. May need to refresh your browser.

jack

Hi guys,

Just got back from Phuket and my biz partner mentioned - more in passing than anything else - about a wonderful new place there - something like Fantasy or ???
Unfortunately it wasn't really appropriate for me to press the matter or ask him to take me as he's a new biz partner and to do so would have not been 'convenient.'
Anyway, he told me it was some kind of old movie house in Phuket town itself. Its been truned into quite a high market place mostly patronized by the Locals. i.e. none of the darker,rougher, see-it-all-before-you-buy types favored by Farangs. Its got a jazz band, a dance floor and a sort of fishbowl with over 100 (???) true beauties waiting to be picked. The Prix de la maison is Baht 2,800 a pop.

What can you guys tell me about this? Where is it exactly, Exact name,, how to find it, is my info complete/correct, what is the "deal" in the Bht 2,800 - is it a massage, a take out, in house?? where is the 'deed' done etc etc.

Any and all info would be much appreciated.

I went to Patong Beach last weekend as my friends working there said there were no tourists. They were not kidding. The town is up and running. It is hard to tell a tsunami hit. All is clean and there is no debris. Beach road is wiped out as far as establishments, but if you go another twenty feet, it is business as usual.

Prices are down for everything from hotels to food to entertainment. Go now and help float the Phuket economy as these folks need it. In another three months, it will probably crowded as it has been in the past.

I recently returned from Phuket (Patong Beach). I was there from 14-22 Jan and had a great time. I stayed at the Aloha Villa and was warmly received. many tourists have cancelled their winter trips and the locals are screaming for the normal tourist trade.

Some damage to the businesses on the beach was still evident, but by and large the town was up and running well, all the bars, clubs and restaurants were in operation and there were LOTS of girls everywhere.

I did a lot of scuba diving and that was also super, although many of the dive boats were cancelling trips due to lack of divers.

The beaches were all cleaned up and beautiful.

I would go back in a heart-beat; many people there asked me to spread the word that "Phuket was OK again!!"

Maybe the weekend things will pick up. Have not ventured into Patong Beach yet, but this newbie wanted to meet up with mongers for advice and a few laughs over a brew.

hysto

Can anyone here tell me if it is possible to find VIETNAMESE ladies in Phuket. I will be in Phuket in about a weeks time for a couple of days and would love to hook up with a Viet. Any assistance would be appreciated.

Yes, thanks for your help, Patong is up and running though very quiet, but tourist are extremely welcome. The seafront properties have been devastated but a block or two in everything is normal (except for Molly Malone's oddly). I checked up on a few friends and it appears they are all alive though their livelihoods have been destroyed. Like I said worth going again, they want us back - they need us back.