Onward
Phuket's status
Jan 5th
Hotel room status information chart provided by East West Siam as of Jan 5th.
http://www.image-asia.com/Phuket%20Hotel4jan05-B.htm
Even though 77% of the rooms are available in Phuket and 90% of the rooms are available in Krabi. These hotels have occupancies that are < 20%. No new clients have come to Phuket. They will soon face a very serious financial issue for people in Phuket.
http://www.image-asia.com/post_tsunami_hot...each_status.htm
General Phuket status The situation is back to a very acceptable 'normal', although there are of course some areas where work continues on the clean-up process.
• All beaches are open and clean; umbrellas and tourists are back on the beaches.
• Tours to Phang Nga Bay have resumed.• All-day tours have resumed. Operators are staying away from Tongsai bay on Phi Phi island for the moment.
• Few, if any, uninjured tourists are leaving of their own accord.
*** Phuket has no shortages of food or water! Electricity, communications, transport etc are all functioning normally.
*** Hygiene and sanitary conditions: There is no evidence of any danger or concern about disease. Informed opinion is that there is no danger.
• TAT Governor K.Juthamas Siriwan said there was no official warning
• None of the foreign embassies have any information about unsafe sanitary conditions
• Red Cross also have no knowledge of any reason to worryOfficial statement: Mr Watchara Apornsiri, Director of the Phuket Royal Irrigation Project and a Phuket native, has stated that the sea water at Phuket's beaches is clean, uncontaminated and safe for swimming. [QUOTE]The tsunami appears to have had a "cleansing" effect and many beaches look like they did 20 years ago.[/QUOTE]
THE BEACHES
Northern beach resorts from Maiton to Bangtao have all suffered some damage, to varying degrees. Generally beaches have all been cleared and most resort areas are operating to one degree or another.
Surin Beach suffered almost no damage. Hotels, restaurants, bars and the beach are all operating. The beach looks stunning. Today Laem Sing beach was decked out with loungers and umbrellas. Business as usual - but cleaner. Kamala Beach was one of the worst hit areas on Phuket. We understand the beach has now been cleared, but the town still has some way to go as of today. People are working hard on the clean-up operation, but some time before restaurants, bars etc are anywhere near normal. Worth noting that Kamala hotels and guest houses in the lower slopes of the hills behind are undamaged. Patong Beach along the beach road and the small roads leading off were badly affected. Clean-up operation is well underway, but it will be some time before many of the bars and restaurants open again.
HOWEVER, behind the beach road, and in the main entertainment area, things are either back to normal or very close (see latest photos of Patong at night on 3 Jan). And Patong Beach looks pristine in a way most cannot remember! Karon Beach suffered minor damage along the seafront, a bit more severe at the southern end. This long, long stretch of sand is now pristine and uncrowded. Kata Beach suffered some fairly heavy damage at the southern and northern ends, but all has been cleared up and those places damaged are under repair. Just back from the beach the restaurants, shops, bars and resorts are all untouched. The beach is clean. Kata Noi Beach, like Karon, escaped serious damage and it's business as usual. On Ao Sane Beach, Ao Sane Bungalows were badly damaged. We are informed that the yachties moored in Nai Harn Bay have pitched in and are helping rebuild. Even so, they held their annual New Year's Eve BBQ party with 40 people. Further along, at Jungle Beach we understand Baan Krating's 30 bungalows are still all operational Nai Harn Beach lost a lot of the small restaurants behind the beach, although we have seen photographs of people eating so it looks as though some are back in business already. The beach itself has been cleaned up and looks superb - with a whole fleet of cruising yachts anchored there this morning. Rawai, Chalong, Cape Panwa, Ao Yon were all only slightly affected and its business as usual...
ISLANDS OFF PHUKET
Koh yao Noi was quite badly affected based on reports we received. However, this update came in today: "Everything is back to almost normal here. Island Resort is open again and the others are all functioning."http://www.ewsiam.com/update.html
Tour Operator & Travel Agent Update – 12:15 Jan. 04, 2005- Phuket's Status - The situation is nearly back to normal, with the clean up process continuing in some areas - All beaches are open and clean - Tours within Phuket and to Phang Nga have resumed. - Most uninjured tourists are continuing to stay in Phuket - There is no shortage of food, water or electricity. -
Communication & transportation have resumed their normal status. - There is no evidence of any hygiene or sanitary concerns. - Mr Watchara Apornsiri, Director of the Phuket Royal Irrigation Project, has stated that the water at - Phuket's beaches is clean and safe for swimming. -
Northern Beaches - Accommodations from Maiton to Bangtao received some damage, varying in degrees. Most beaches have been cleared, and most accommodations have resume operation. - Surin Beach – There is almost no damage. All businesses are operating as usual. - Laem Sing Beach - All businesses are operating as usual. - Kamala Beach – Severely damaged. Clean up operation is being undertaken. - Patong Beach - Clean up operation is still being undertaken.
Behind the beach road and in the main entertainment areas are nearly back to normal. - Karon Beach – Experienced minor damage along the seafront and the southern end. - Kata Beach – It experienced some damage at the southern and the northern ends. All has been cleared and are being refurbished. Businesses behind the beach were not damaged. - Kata Noi Beach - Experienced minor damage. All businesses are operating as usual. - Ao Sane Beach – Experienced some damage and will require some time for refurbishment. - Nai Harn Beach – Many small restaurants behind the beach was lost during the tsunami, but many have reopened. The beach has been cleaned and cleared. Many yachts have anchored in the area. - Rawai, Chalong, Cape Panwa, Ao Yon Beaches - Experienced minor damage. All businesses are operating as usual. - Khao Lak's Status - All major resorts are closed until further notice. - Koh Lanta's Status - Pimalai Resort – Experienced minor damage but is now operating as usual. - The Southwest Coast – The beach is cleared. Beachfront restaurants and businesses received minor damage. - The Northwest Coast - The beach is cleared. Beachfront restaurants and businesses received some damage, and are under refurbishment - Twin Bay Resort, Kaw Kwang Beach Bungalow, Costa Lanta, Twin Lotus Resort & Spa, Anda Lanta (Waterfall Bay), Lanta Garden Home, Same Same but Different received serious damage - Seven hotels that are located further down experienced some damage and will resume normal operation within 1 to 2 weeks. Other accommodations are operating as usual. - Krabi's Status - Ao Nang – The beach is cleared, and diving trips have resumed. Hotels and usinesses are operating as usual. - North of Ao Nang - The beach is cleared. Hotels and businesses are operating as usual. - Railay Beach - The beach is cleared. Sand and Sea Resort was due to re-open on January 1, 2005. Other accommodations are operating as usual. Boat have resumed a more regular schedule. There is no flooding and the power supply is functioning. - Phi Phi's Status - Tongsai Bay – The village experienced most damage. The higher areas are in better conditions; however, it is not advisable to return at this time - Laem Tong Beach – The beach is clear. Day trips and snorkeling have resumed in Phi Phi Le, also known as the Maya Bay. Holiday Inn Resort Phi Phi Island, Phi Phi Island Village and Phi Phi Natural Resort are now operating. Phi Phi Erewan Palms had some damage in its public areas.
Jan 5th
Hotel room status information chart provided by East West Siam as of Jan 5th.
http://www.image-asia.com/Phuket%20Hotel4jan05-B.htm
Even though 77% of the rooms are available in Phuket and 90% of the rooms are available in Krabi. These hotels have occupancies that are < 20%. No new clients have come to Phuket. They will soon face a very serious financial issue for people in Phuket.
http://www.image-asia.com/post_tsunami_hot...each_status.htm
General Phuket status The situation is back to a very acceptable 'normal', although there are of course some areas where work continues on the clean-up process.
• All beaches are open and clean; umbrellas and tourists are back on the beaches.
• Tours to Phang Nga Bay have resumed.• All-day tours have resumed. Operators are staying away from Tongsai bay on Phi Phi island for the moment.
• Few, if any, uninjured tourists are leaving of their own accord.
*** Phuket has no shortages of food or water! Electricity, communications, transport etc are all functioning normally.
*** Hygiene and sanitary conditions: There is no evidence of any danger or concern about disease. Informed opinion is that there is no danger.
• TAT Governor K.Juthamas Siriwan said there was no official warning
• None of the foreign embassies have any information about unsafe sanitary conditions
• Red Cross also have no knowledge of any reason to worryOfficial statement: Mr Watchara Apornsiri, Director of the Phuket Royal Irrigation Project and a Phuket native, has stated that the sea water at Phuket's beaches is clean, uncontaminated and safe for swimming. [QUOTE]The tsunami appears to have had a "cleansing" effect and many beaches look like they did 20 years ago.[/QUOTE]
THE BEACHES
Northern beach resorts from Maiton to Bangtao have all suffered some damage, to varying degrees. Generally beaches have all been cleared and most resort areas are operating to one degree or another.
Surin Beach suffered almost no damage. Hotels, restaurants, bars and the beach are all operating. The beach looks stunning. Today Laem Sing beach was decked out with loungers and umbrellas. Business as usual - but cleaner. Kamala Beach was one of the worst hit areas on Phuket. We understand the beach has now been cleared, but the town still has some way to go as of today. People are working hard on the clean-up operation, but some time before restaurants, bars etc are anywhere near normal. Worth noting that Kamala hotels and guest houses in the lower slopes of the hills behind are undamaged. Patong Beach along the beach road and the small roads leading off were badly affected. Clean-up operation is well underway, but it will be some time before many of the bars and restaurants open again.
HOWEVER, behind the beach road, and in the main entertainment area, things are either back to normal or very close (see latest photos of Patong at night on 3 Jan). And Patong Beach looks pristine in a way most cannot remember! Karon Beach suffered minor damage along the seafront, a bit more severe at the southern end. This long, long stretch of sand is now pristine and uncrowded. Kata Beach suffered some fairly heavy damage at the southern and northern ends, but all has been cleared up and those places damaged are under repair. Just back from the beach the restaurants, shops, bars and resorts are all untouched. The beach is clean. Kata Noi Beach, like Karon, escaped serious damage and it's business as usual. On Ao Sane Beach, Ao Sane Bungalows were badly damaged. We are informed that the yachties moored in Nai Harn Bay have pitched in and are helping rebuild. Even so, they held their annual New Year's Eve BBQ party with 40 people. Further along, at Jungle Beach we understand Baan Krating's 30 bungalows are still all operational Nai Harn Beach lost a lot of the small restaurants behind the beach, although we have seen photographs of people eating so it looks as though some are back in business already. The beach itself has been cleaned up and looks superb - with a whole fleet of cruising yachts anchored there this morning. Rawai, Chalong, Cape Panwa, Ao Yon were all only slightly affected and its business as usual...
ISLANDS OFF PHUKET
Koh yao Noi was quite badly affected based on reports we received. However, this update came in today: "Everything is back to almost normal here. Island Resort is open again and the others are all functioning."http://www.ewsiam.com/update.html
Tour Operator & Travel Agent Update – 12:15 Jan. 04, 2005- Phuket's Status - The situation is nearly back to normal, with the clean up process continuing in some areas - All beaches are open and clean - Tours within Phuket and to Phang Nga have resumed. - Most uninjured tourists are continuing to stay in Phuket - There is no shortage of food, water or electricity. -
Communication & transportation have resumed their normal status. - There is no evidence of any hygiene or sanitary concerns. - Mr Watchara Apornsiri, Director of the Phuket Royal Irrigation Project, has stated that the water at - Phuket's beaches is clean and safe for swimming. -
Northern Beaches - Accommodations from Maiton to Bangtao received some damage, varying in degrees. Most beaches have been cleared, and most accommodations have resume operation. - Surin Beach – There is almost no damage. All businesses are operating as usual. - Laem Sing Beach - All businesses are operating as usual. - Kamala Beach – Severely damaged. Clean up operation is being undertaken. - Patong Beach - Clean up operation is still being undertaken.
Behind the beach road and in the main entertainment areas are nearly back to normal. - Karon Beach – Experienced minor damage along the seafront and the southern end. - Kata Beach – It experienced some damage at the southern and the northern ends. All has been cleared and are being refurbished. Businesses behind the beach were not damaged. - Kata Noi Beach - Experienced minor damage. All businesses are operating as usual. - Ao Sane Beach – Experienced some damage and will require some time for refurbishment. - Nai Harn Beach – Many small restaurants behind the beach was lost during the tsunami, but many have reopened. The beach has been cleaned and cleared. Many yachts have anchored in the area. - Rawai, Chalong, Cape Panwa, Ao Yon Beaches - Experienced minor damage. All businesses are operating as usual. - Khao Lak's Status - All major resorts are closed until further notice. - Koh Lanta's Status - Pimalai Resort – Experienced minor damage but is now operating as usual. - The Southwest Coast – The beach is cleared. Beachfront restaurants and businesses received minor damage. - The Northwest Coast - The beach is cleared. Beachfront restaurants and businesses received some damage, and are under refurbishment - Twin Bay Resort, Kaw Kwang Beach Bungalow, Costa Lanta, Twin Lotus Resort & Spa, Anda Lanta (Waterfall Bay), Lanta Garden Home, Same Same but Different received serious damage - Seven hotels that are located further down experienced some damage and will resume normal operation within 1 to 2 weeks. Other accommodations are operating as usual. - Krabi's Status - Ao Nang – The beach is cleared, and diving trips have resumed. Hotels and usinesses are operating as usual. - North of Ao Nang - The beach is cleared. Hotels and businesses are operating as usual. - Railay Beach - The beach is cleared. Sand and Sea Resort was due to re-open on January 1, 2005. Other accommodations are operating as usual. Boat have resumed a more regular schedule. There is no flooding and the power supply is functioning. - Phi Phi's Status - Tongsai Bay – The village experienced most damage. The higher areas are in better conditions; however, it is not advisable to return at this time - Laem Tong Beach – The beach is clear. Day trips and snorkeling have resumed in Phi Phi Le, also known as the Maya Bay. Holiday Inn Resort Phi Phi Island, Phi Phi Island Village and Phi Phi Natural Resort are now operating. Phi Phi Erewan Palms had some damage in its public areas.
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