People's comments and support to Phuket Island

We would like to thanks all the people who visited our site and gave us support and hope in the past weeks. You are all amazing.
We wish to publish all these wonderful messages, to show you how much it helped Phuket. Email : Send us your messages here.
However, if you do not want to see you message here, write to us and we will respect your desire of privacy and remove it. If you wish to reply to somebody, please mention the person's name into your message and we will forward to the concerned person.

Name: Melanie
Country: Netherlands
Message:
Hi,
I come to Phuket in June 2005. I've never been to thailand its the first time, after the tsunami everybody told me that i had to cancel. but i won't. I will come in June and i will stay in Karon Beach at the Front Village. Have you got any pictures from Karon Beach and the Front Village.
Greetings from the Netherlands

Name: Cheryl
Country:
Message:
Well done with the clean up,
I have decided not to cancell my trip in March 2005 from watching your photos. I want to book tours ie. June Bahtra to Phang Nga, Speedboat to Phi-Phi and Fantasea (I am already booked into Andaman Seaview Karon) but I am not sure if the cruises will still go to Phi-Phi or if there are boats? Please advise, thanks Cheryl

Name: Donna
Country: Australia
Message:
What an awful time for the wonderful people of Phuket. Your coverage has been brilliant and I thankyou for this. Have just booked a holiday in April this year and nothing will keep us away. If possible would like to see how Le Meridien Beach resort is going. Regards and keep up the great work

Name: Mr. Dirk Steinhilper
Country: Germany
Message:
Dear all at phuket-photos.com.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR THIS WEBSIDE !!!
By the time it is not possible in the normal Televison-News to get informations about the progress after the Tsunami in Phuket.
So your Web-pictures are the best (and only) way to see whats going on in Phuket at these days.
My question: We stayed in Oktober 2004 at the Evason Hotel in Rawai-Beach. We heared the Hotel and the staff are o.k..
But what is with Rawai-Beach and it`s friendly people ?
Thanks again for your great Webside + pictures.
GO ON LIKE THIS - THE WORLD NEEDS THE RIGHT INFORMATIONS !!!!
Best regards from Germany
Dirk Steinhilper

Name: Kirsi
Country: Finland
Message:
Pictures surely tell more than thousand words. Could you still attach pictures of Krabi. We will come to spend two weeks there in March 2005.

Name: nilufer
Country: TURKEY
Message:
My holiday in Phuket is my best holiday of my life.Thai people are very very honey people I have ever seen in the world.I am very happy to see this pictures of restauration of Phuket. As soon as possible I will visit again PHUKET with my family .

Name: Mike
Country: Netherlands
Message:
Every day we try to follow how things are going. We were there in November until the first of december and stayed in the burasari. We are very concerned about the tailors and restaurants at the burasari road towards the beach .. could you please show us. We will be back within a few months to support the locals ourselfs .. Love from Holland

Name: Jani Hamalainen
Country: Finland
Message:
Hello
Best Greetings from Finland.
Thanks for a good photos from patong. Our winter holiday starts 9.2.05 and we are coming there at first time. Our flight is first holiday flight from Finland after the tsunami. Is it possible get few photos from hotel Phuket Grand Tropicana. It reopens 1st of Feb but we would like to know what is condition of hotel now.

See you soon.
Jani

Name: Rick
Country: UK
Message:
Please can we have some photo's of North Patong, Sunset Beach Hotel etc. Don't know if the Tsunami hit that end of the bay or not. Keep the others coming, many people are going back to holiday in Phuket after seeing your pics.
Cheers
Rick

Name: carlo e anna
Country: italy
Message:
Thank you for the news and the photos.It'a a wonderful website!
We hope to come back very soon (perhaps in february) to meet again the fantastic thai people.

Name: mary
Country: england
Message:
hi,i was absolutely shocked and saddened by damage and loss of life caused by the tsunami.thanks for the photos showing that some normality is returning to phuket. i think they will reassure anyone who is planning to go. we were there in july 2004 staying at the karon beach resort. i would appreciate some confirmation that although it was damaged there was no loss of life. maybe some photos of the hotel and the ruam thep inn next door where we had many meals -hope all their staff are ok.

Name: Michael Haw
Country: USA
Message:
God bless you for taking the time an effort to publish the photo's of Patong. I have been coming to patong since 1996 and it has been great to see have much progress has been made. The first hotel I stayed at was the Seaview and I have read that it is closed but I have not been able to find a picture of the hotel after the Tsunami anywhere on the Internet. If it is at all possible could please post a picture of the hotel. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and I am coming back to patong in April. Thanks,Michael Haw

Name: Peter
Country: England
Message:
Firstly, thankyou for your fantastic work in keeping us all informed of the progress in Phuket after the tsunami - OUTSTANDING !
My question relates to the condition of the Karon Beach Resort which is situated directly on the beach and also if possible the restaurant close by called "On The Rock" Thanks again, I shall be visiting Phuket again at the end of March and really want to stay at this hotel, I hope this is possible as I want to come and support the Phuket economy once more !
Regards
Peter

Name: Corinne and Toine
Country: The Netherlands
Message:
Thank you for your great site. You are doing a wonderful job, by showing these pictures to the world. We visited Patong in December and just returned home before th Tsunami. Ofcourse we were shocked watching the news at December 2004. But now we see all the fantastic work of all the people of Phuket and the volunteers, and we are very proud of you all. We will come back next March; you have convinced us with your site to come back to Phuket. Wish you all the best!

Name: Neil & John
Country: Australia
Message:
We had a fantastic time in July last year on Phi Phi and at the Thavorn Hotel, Phuket and was shocked and deeply saddened at the destruction and loss of life on the 26th. Your website is a window into a community of people with incredible strength showing the world what the Thais are made of. We were treated like Kings when we were there and can't wait to see you again later this year. Hope all the staff at the Thavorn are OK but am worried about our friends we made at the Phi Phi Princess Resort, especially Sunny who took us out on his boat for 3 days. I'll keep searching.
Fantastic work...
All the best
Neil and John

Name: The boys from belgium
Country: Belgium
Message:
hello, we are very sad about what happened in Phuket and the rest of south asia. We were in Patong a few weeks before the tidal wave hit the regio. We really hope the whole region will recover as soon as possible, and will be back in november. If possible, we would be very glad to see some more pics of the section Bangla road and Rat-u-thit road. Our hotel there was the Baan Sukhothai. Keep up the good work, this site is very well made, and we visit like twice a day. Ty very much and see you in november for sure.
Regards, the boys from Belgium.

Name: Jess
Country: Sweden
Message:
Hi! My family were spending their Christmas Holiday in Kamala beach when the wave came. The thai peoples kindness and their will to help are what they´ve talked about since they returned home. Now they are trying to figure out what they can do to help the people that have shown such great hospitality to them. I know that especially my mother is very glad to be able to see the fotos you have taken day by day. I know that my family would be very happy if you got the chance to take a photo of the people working at Kamala beach so that they can see if they are OK. They used to be at the big hotel that you´ve taken pictures of. Both me and the rest of my family is thinking of them every day and wonder how they are. We are planning to come back as soon as possible again. Probably at the end of this year. Please say hello to them from "Big papa" with black hair and "Yoki". I hope they´ll understand who we are.

Name: Kim
Country: Nederland
Message:
Every minute Im thinking of all the nice people me met last year ant that year before during our most special holiday in Phuket. Everybody was so nice to us. we were in a kind of shock when we heard the news about the wave at Patong...it makes me very sad. were coming this year, because i want to see that all my friends are oke. but till that moment i hope someone can make pictures of the beachboys that works at Patong beach in front of Tropica Bungalows... specially the boy Kowit I would like to see on a picture. and the white labrador Dog "Lucky" and his boss... who can help me???
A big hug for all the people who are helping to get Phuket "back". i'll think of you all.
Kim

Name: brian and cheryl benedetti
Country: western australia,perth
Message:
hi,whot a terrible thing to happen to such great people.we come to patong every year and we love it. we will also return and we hope that everyone will to.we would like to know how the patong merlin hotel is as there is no photos of it or in its grounds next to ocean plaza. a little bag shop next to the horizons beach enterance ,a young girl was running the store ,we would like to know if she is alive please, thank you for this site as it has helped us to see whot your people have gone through..brian and cheryl, friends forever.

Name: latish
Country: singapore
Message:
I was in Phuket in September 2004, of all the beaches i visited till today, i found Phuket & Phi Phi the most beautiful & enchanting beach.With all the efforts by the people to clean up, it will again be one of the top 10 beaches again.

Name: Susan Marais
Country: South Africa
Subject: Message about Phuket Photos on Phuket.com Website
Message:
The work done is remarkable. We are there in thought and heart, wish we were able to be there to help.
Please any news of the owners and staff of Sabai Sabai Restaurant Soi Post Office Patong beach? A telephone number?
Kind regards
Susan

Name: Jean-Philippe
Country: France
Message:
Thank you so much for your photos on this great website.
Could you please send photos from the beach attendants (Green Beach Chairs), massage ladies and parasailing staff located in front of the Holiday Inn.
See you in July
J-P

Name: spyros & nora
Country: Greece
Message:
Hi, thank you very much for the pictures you are great!We have live Phuket 1 Week before the Wave and we have still no contact with some Persons.Could please put some Pictures of: Tikky(she has a Tatoo shop in Patong Beach), and Sunshine he is working on the Patong Beach and rent some Jet ski.

Name: Les and Karen
Country: Perth Australia
Message:
We have been to Patong 5 times in the last 7 years'. We are so sad at what has happened everywhere in the regin. We have met so many Thai people over the year's. We stayed at Patong Beach Hotel the last 4 times. So much want to come back and find all our friend's safe.

Name: Janne
Country: Sweden
Message:
Dear Sir
Thank you for your photos. We are arriving to Karon Beach and to Karon Beach Resor on the 8 of mars for fortnight. Can you publish som photos from there an from Kata willage.
Janne

Name: Alisa Parmar
Country: England
Message:
Me and my family came to Phuket in august 2004! Phuket was a beautiful place, and it is a shame to see what the tsunami has dont to Phuket! Good luck to rebuilding Phuket...! Thank you for publishing these pictures, i have been checking everyday for updates! I just wanted to know if you could publish some pictures from Merlin Beach Resort...are all the staff ok!? Also wanted to know if the guys who worked at the beach are ok!? They were very friendly and we are all worried about them! If anyone could let me know it would be appreciated it!

Name: Bob Gupta
Country: England
Message:
Hello - my deepest sympathies to all those who lost loved ones in the disaster. 3 friends and I were staying in Baan Laimai and checked out on 25 Dec - we are somewhat fortunate, but feel for those who didn't make it. I have been trying to find out what happened/the extent of damage to Baan Laimai Hotel - can anyone help/send me pictures ? Thank You

Name: Brent
Country: Japan, USA
Message:
Looking to get photos of the beach guys running their business behind Patong Bay Garden Resort. Do they have their business running again? Are there chairs and people on the beach there now? They were very kind, and I would like to see pics of them! I want to know if they will continue their business, because I am coming back in March.

Name: ANDY
Country: england
Message:
Thanks for photos,so good to see thailand returning to its beautiful best so quickly.
special thank you to the staff at patong hospital and all involved in clean up and rebuild,youre doing a fantastic job.
If anyone knows anything of the whereabouts of my wonderful Thai friends called Charlie and Mon who ran the small "Charrie Tattoo" shop at the south end of patong beach just left of K.F.C.on the beach road,then please leave a message,may luck be with you,see you in the summer.Thanks again.

Name: Karen Keet
Country: South Africa
Message:
The last time I saw Patong Beach was in July when I was in holiday there. I was so shocked about all the damage and the people that have been lost. I will however return for holidays in Phuket. Thank you for the great website to keep us up to date with the progress. The Thai people are wonderful. Good luck to everybody working so hard to rebuild damaged buildings.

Name: Bruno Faiella
Country: Italy
Message:
Thank you for your daily pictures
I have been in Dusit Laguna the last October and I was very afraid before to see your photo of Bang Tao beach.I will be back the next
year hoping you can restart a new life.Good Luck. Bruno

Name: Bettina
Country: Switzerland
Message:
Thank you for the great pictures of Laem Singh as well as all the others. You are doing such a great job !

Name: Kim and Lynn Marsh
Country: Canada
Message:
We were suppose to be in Patong in the middle of January for our fourth trip but we have had to change our plans but we will be back to your wonderful Island in November. We have fallen in love with Patong and Thailand and the wonderful people that we have met over our four visits and we worry that they are all right, They all worked on the beach in front of the Holiday Inn and we pray for them that they are alright and look forward to seeing them all again in November.

Name: Jan Ahlin
Country: Sweden
Message:
Hi all, I am sorry for the disaster. But you nice frendly people of Thailand you are doing a enormous work to take care of people wounded or chocked. I and my wife love your wonderful country and nice people. We have been visiting you 5 times the last 6 years.
I have seen pictures from Patong and its seems you are doing well to come back in business.
We like PhiPhi which also are much damaged. Can you tell or show pictures from PhiPhi Long beach. From the village we have seen that most is destoyed but how is it with the resort Pearl Paradise and Long beach resort. Perhaps you have some pictures. I hope the personal are ok and some of the resort is left and can be repaired. Jan

Name: debra
Country: HK
Message:
Hi all the friends and families in Phuket'
My daughter and I have just looked at your amazing photo gallery and really enjoyed and felt inspired to see all the hard work that has been done in Phuket
We are building a family hoiday villa in phuket and have a real passion for the people and the island.
we were devestaed to hear and see what had happened to phuketon the 26th !!
However, looking at the pictures on the web Phuket is coming back to life!!
Keep up the great work onwards and upwards for 2005 we will be down at Chinese New Year and supporting the people we admire.
All the best ,
Debra, Henry, Nat and Tim Mierczak

Name: Sam
Country: Jerusalem
Message:
Thanks a lot for the lovely photos, we love this place and we hope that very soon we come come again, please take a photo of the hoilday inn pool side near the main road thanks a lot and wish u a lot a luck in all u do.

Name: Mareza Christensen
Country: south africa
Message:
I am amazed at the Thai people's ability to clean up the damage after such destruction and loss, their courage to go on and face the future is remarkable. Our thoughts are with you, we are so sorry for your losses. We pray that God will show you favour and give you abundant live and joy during this challenging time. May you be strengthened in knowing that He will provide.
Wish we were there to give a hand.

Name: Joe & Hannah Schimak
Country: Australia
Message:
Dear People.
Thank you for the lovely website and the classy pictures. We visit Patong Beach every other Year and stay at the Holiday-Inn-Resort on Patong-Beach.
We would like to know if there were any casualties of the staff and management at the hotel. We made many friends over the years and worry a lot about everybody.
Could you please publish some photos of the Holiday-Inn?
Thank you, you lovely people. You done a great job cleaning up and rebuilding.
See you in September!!
Joe

Name: mavis castledine marj and bill jarvie
Country: england
Message:
thankyou so much for news and photos.we always go to the same part of patong beach to a family we know as mamma and pappa they have sun beds cold and hot drinks mamma does massage,nails,and hairbraiding they have a son called guy whos left arm is witheredalso his wife and children they are just near quams rbeach cafe near the beach boys with paraglide and yellow boat could you please find out if they are safe and if our prayers have been answered.looking at your wonderful pictures shows how hard you are all working . god bless and keep you all safe xxx

Name: Kathy and Larry White
Country: Bemidji, Minnesota, USA
Message:
We were in Phuket last June and had a wonderful vacation. We stayed at Panwa Beach Resort which I understand was not damaged. If you go there, please say "Hi" ("Saw Was Dee Ka") from us. We hope everyone there is OK. Phuket is a very beautiful part of the world and your people are even more beautiful. We were treated with such kindness. The destruction and loss of life you sustained from the Tsunami deeply saddens us. Thank you for sharing your pictures. We look at them daily. Your clean up effort is remarkable!! Our prayers are with you and we wish you a complete recovery.
Kathy and Larry

Name: Luca & Belinda Salvador
Country: Australia
Message:
We would like to thank you for a wonderful site you have and in updating us with news daily. Our thoughts are with everyone in Phuket at this sad time. We were only there 6 weeks ago and had a fabulous time. We hope everyone at Merlin Beach Resort are ok and we look forward to seeing you all again when we returned later this year with our family. You are all beautiful people and you are all in our hearts. Take care until we meet again!

Name: Liam & Marie
Country: Australia
Message:
As regular visitors to Phuket we were absolutely devastated by the tragedy the Thai's have had to endure. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you. Well done on the work so far. Rest assured we will be back and are planning our trip now. We would encourage all Aussies to go back to Thailand. It truly is the most beautiful place on earth both in location and people.

Name: Hans Klaesson
Country: Sweden
Message:
Hallo mig friends. I am so happy when I se the hotelbuilding is still standing and cleeningwork go so fast. We go home to Sweden dec.18. We wish all of you good luck. Se you son! Hans Klaesson / Susanne Fredin

Name: rochelle little
Country: Australia
Subject: Question about Phuket on Phuket.com Website
Message:
My family and I have stayed at Karon Villa Resort on many occasions and was wondering whether the resort is ok after the terrible tidal wave and if so, when would be a good time to go back and stay as we would like to help the tourist industry.
Regards
Rochelle
PS our thoughts are with you every minute of day.

Name: Lisa
Country: Australia
Subject: Question about Phuket .com on Phuket.com Website
Message:
Thank you so much for the photos you have already shown us.
If you have any of the beach at The Chedi hotel I would love to see some.

Many thanks.

Name: ILIOT JEAN MARC
Country: France
Message:
courage, nous pensons beaucoup a vous.Une autre perception des enfants de la terre est entrain de naitre
Best Whishes Jm iLIOT...

Name: Hayao Mizukoshi
Country: Japan
Message:
Thank you for your effort to show so many photos.
If you visit Soi Post Office again, please take photo of SIAM CERAMIC HANDMADE, several shops next to SABAI SABAI restaurant.

Name: Andy Jewell
Country: UK
Message:
Thanks for the wonderfull photos, I will be coming to phuket (Karon) in 2 weeks & I have been greatly reassured by seeing the photos you have taken and by reading your up-beat comments.
Cheers

Name: Brenda and Garry Wall
Country: England
Message:
We have visited Phuket 5 times and had wonderful holidays. We send our best wishes to all the staff at the Thavorn Palm Beach Resort and the Thavorn Beach Village & Spa, Phuket. We hope our Phillopino friends who entertain in both these hotels are safe and well. i can't speak for other nationalities, but everyone in the UK is thinking of you and this disaster WILL NOT deter the british public from returning to Phuket. We are thinking of you all in our prayers.

Brenda and Garry Wall

Name: Bernhard
Country: Switzerland
Message:
Thank you very much for this pictures. I spent a lot of my holiydays at the Patong Beach and always enjoyed your kindness and your smile. So I was deeply shocked when I saw what happened. I plant my next stage at the beginning of March 2005. A lot of my friends and
also the travel agency recommend me not to go. But your pictures show me what I already know. Thai people are unbeatable. It's amazing to see what you have done during the last days. It strengthen me to not cancel my holidays and give you a little help on this way. I wish you the necessary power for the long way back. See you at March.

Name: Keith, Audrey, Kim and Mark
Country: Australia
Message:
Thank you to the team at "Phuket.com" for bringing us daily photos and updates. As frequent visitors to your wonderful country, we have been very concerned about how everyone is doing. When we spotted a couple of the stall vendors in the Beach Foodcourt photo - imagine our relief! If you come across others in your travels around the island, for example: Nee and Wandi (clothes stall vendors near Hong Kong Tailor, not far from the Patong Merlin), the food stall closest to the Beach in the Beach Foodcourt, Club Andaman, Lair Lay Tong Restaurant in Soi Permpong Patana 3 and other shop/stall vendors along the Beach Road. We would love to see how our local friends are doing. We can't wait to visit Phuket again!! Best regards.

Name: mick & deb Curnow
Country: australia
Message:
our love to everyone involved in getting thailand ready to receive the world. knowing the thais after so many holidays they will not want our sympathy they will just want everyone to come back and have a good time.if you have time could you show some photos of the comfort resort, p&c jewelry,urothai 4u.if you see the workers, chuchai and ju please give our love and tell them we will see them soon.thank you for showing us our beautiful patong its the first thing we look at before we go to work.

Name: john & amy
Country: USA
Message:
We vacationed a few years ago at The Chedi, and met Koon Sao...hope she & her family are okay.
What a beautiful island and such beautiful hearted Thai people. We wish you well!!! You are in our prayers!!!

Name: Richard Cook
Country: England
Message:
We were on Honeymoon staying at the Amari Coral Beach hotel on 26-12-04 when the wave struck. We have thought constantly about the people we met during our fantastic time in Patong. We have been amazed and are full of respect with the way the fantastic people of this area are rebuilding their towns. We have booked to come back to Thailand in July to finish our honeymoon in such a special place with such fantastic people! Good Luck with all the work and the future!
Liz and Richard Cook

Name: Roland, Sandra, Ben & Bec
Country: Australia
Message:
Thankyou for the photos on this great website, it is good to see the progess being made, by everyone. All the volunteers that have helped,including all the medical people too that are giving the much needed help required. We were talking before this tradgedy happened as we were over in Patong 12mths ago and loved it so much we want to come back at the end of 2005, and this had made it all the more reason to definately be there, People are so wonderful, we love them becausae they were and still are such happy people.
See you in Nov2005 wish it could be earlier, but work and school prevails us from returning earlier

Country: UK
Message:
Thank you so so much for your photo of no 48 restaurant on the food courts as I requested. It means so much to me to see the people who work there safe and well and getting things back together.
I look at your website daily and just cant wait to return to Phuket again....
I hope the ladies with the sunbeds and umbrellas are all ok - if there is anything we can do to help them in replacing any sunbeds they lost please let us know. Thank you so much!!!

Name: Rachel Leese
Country: UK
Message:
Thank you for the excellent website, We will be returning yet again in July to get married without question!!!!!!

Name: Jackie & John
Country: England
Message:
We returned home New Year's Eve having spent 2 weeks at Patong Beach in Phuket. Our thoughts are with the families of the lost and missing at this sad time. Your website is excellent and it's brilliant to see how quickly the island is recovering. It's brought us such comfort after the devastation that we saw.

Name: leigh carbone
Country: Brazil
Message:
I had been completely drained and very sad at the terrible disaster that happened,but having just seen your photographs put a litle bit of happiness back into me.Congratulations on your marvellous achievements!

Name: Achara Jonsson
Country: Sweden
Message:
Hello,
Thanks for the wonderful website. I always visit and get lot of information about the disaster Tsunami.
I wonder if someone knows´or ses my dear friend "Miriam" who used to working at Kamala Bay Terrace resort if she is all right or not.
I can't contact her at all. Please help me. Thanks.

Name: Martina Cukas
Message:
Hi, my name is Martina and i have found this web site and i hope you can help me. Phuket island is the best island for me ... i have been there 2 years ago and i am very worried of my friend from Phuket. She is unreachable and i can just hope she is ok and alive. Her name is Uraiwan Makaew and she is 26 years old. She is from Kamala ... please if someone knows her or something about her ... please let me know ... thanks a lot. i am sure i will come to Phuket again and again. I love Thai people and everything there.

Name: Mette Clausen
Country: Denmark
Message:
Thank you for the fine pictures. It helps to see that thai people haven`t given up. I would like to see Holiday Inn, my favorite hotel.
Good luck Thailand, my favourit country.

Name: Phil & Sue Clarke
Country: England
Message:
We have visited Patong Beach many times over the last few years and woke up to the sad news on boxing day. We have thai friends that have business on soi sea dragon and have heard via friends in Bangkok that they are ok. Thinking about all the people in south east asia that have been touched by this tragedy. We will be back in Thailand this year.

Name: Bea Harmati
Country: Hungary
Message:
Thank you for the website, and for the photos. I will be there in March and support with photos too. I have been 3 times already in Thailand, and I can not forget the Thai-smiles and I see they also did not.. That is amazing..

Name: SANDRA IAN
Country: ENGLAND
Message:
can you please help us get some pictures of the beach workers opposite the holiday in JOM, TOM , 2 MAMMAS. we are very worried about them and also the horizon beach we miss worry about all are dear freinds and it would be great to no that they are ok please tell them that we are worried for them JOM sells the sun beds jet skies food drinks aphoto of our freinds would make us happy as we are not back in phuket untill october and it is a long time to wait please help thank you sandra ian paul vivvinne P.S. please find jom and ask him to get in touch he did have my address tell 0191-2586923

Name: Henning
Country: Norway
Message:
Thank you for your great information about the progress and rebuilding of your beautiful island.
I have been in Patong several times and used to stay at BanLaimai beach resort.I would be greatful if you could please try to get some pics of what has happend there.
I`m wishing you all good luck.

Name: Fred B
Country: France
Message:
hello, i want to thank you for you web site, I was very anxious about my friends on laem singh beach but i saw my friend Ali on your picture. I would like to know if it possible to have a phone number or a E-mail of ali's restaurant, i would like some news about the other people who worked on the beach. thank's for all. I'm back in april..

Name: Lucas Lambous
Country: Australia
Message:
hello patong, I would just like to say thank you for the photo's. My girlfriend and i will be returning early next month as this place has a special place in our hearts. We have been to phucket on several occasions and we are planing on returning, even though the Tsanami hit.
i would just like to say to all those locals out there, that u are all doing a great job, and in 1 week u have turned patong beach into the place that we love sooooo much....thnaks again for the great pictures....also i was wondering if u know of sabai sabai i see you have a picture there, but do u know if they will be open for meals soon, and if the ladies in there are all safe...that was our place to eat breakfast lunch and dinner, one of the best place i have every eaten in the world, and the ladies are lovely....GOOD WORK and we'll see you all soon....best wishes to all
Lucas and Jess xxx

Name: ALEJANDRA CHAPA /RODOLFO MARTINEZ
Country: MEXICO
Message:
Dear people of Phuket:
We have been following all Tsunami news since it happened, as it was very surprising to know that such a beautiful place was damaged so bad. We were there just 3 months ago where I propossed my girlfriend Alejandra and still can't believe the pictures of all the places we visited like Molly Malones. Just take in mind that we admire your effort and spirit and we hope to be back again in Thailand to see all the nice people that took care of us during our visit. Although we can not be ther at this time we are supporting you from here with our toughts and best wishes..
Phuket and it's people will be always in our life.
Best Regards Ale/Rodolfo

Country: australia
Message:
this is a fantastic site,
our family has already seen faces of some of the friends we have been worried about. Do you have any photos of the patong merlin showing inside and do you know if the staff are ok?
regards,
ferguson family

Name: nigel
Country: england
Message:
i have been to phuket many times and have much respect for the thai people,always helpful,happy and polite,i know they will come through this and i will return later this year.

Name: Steve
Country: New Zealand
Message:
Sawadee khrup website staff. My second message now. You are doing a fantastic job with this website. I will be in Patong again very soon, for 5 weeks. All those people that know me, give me a paint brush and spade. WHATWEVER ! I would rather be there working for free, than staying in NZ wondering how people are coping. I Have read many letters on this site and it is very encouraging to see the comments and the attitude of people from all around the world. Good on you world. Patong will survive !! Rebecca fro NZ was asking about the TWO BLACK SHEEP PUB . I spoke to Bill the owner just after the tragedy unfolded. He is fine and I assume his wife is also. Hope you dont mind me speaking for you Bill. Look at their website www.twoblacksheep.net How about a few more messages from Kiwis eh ! There are not many on this site. Get writting Aotearoa.

Name: Richard and Clare Fletcher
Country: New Zealand
Message:
Phuket is our second home since 1991. We were last there in October 2004 at Kata Beach. We are very concerned about our good friends the massage ladies in front of Club Med, and hope they are safe and well. Can anyone please tell us if they are OK.
What a fantastic site, thank you for keeping us updated.
Our hearts and love go out to our Thai friends.

Name: Detlev Bouda
Country: Switzerland
Message:
My highest appreciation and admiration to the magnificent Thai people and their impressive spirit in dealing with this terrible disaster of unmatched proportion! Your published photos encourages me to be back in Patong as soon as possible!.
Maybe you could publish a photo or two of the Sunset Plaza, just across the street from Sea Pearl Beach Hotel and some more of that hotel, which seems to be hit very badly. I'm very worried about all my good friends who worked in the Sea Pearl Beach Hotel and at Sunset Plaza.
Best regards Detlev Bouda

Name: Piet and Rose
Country: Canada
Message:
Thnaks for the great website. I'm pleased to see the progress being made. We'll be there in March to support you!!
Cheers and keep up the great work

Name: Kenneth Lundell
Country: Sweden
Message:
You are a fantastic people and we will come to Krabi-Phuket 16 jan-16 feb.

Name: Biljeek,M.akber.Rez.Albert
Country: Bahrain
Message:
Hello,
We hope that everything in Phuket can become normal. We are looking for pictures of the hotel we staid in last may.
The name of the hotel is family inn Hotel. We want to come back this year and are very curious how the situation of the hotel is.and we hope the wonderfull island be fix as soon as posible.
Thank you.
Biljeek.

Name: Jennifer McGlone
Country: USA
Message:
My husband and I spent 5 days on Phuket during our honeymoon in late November, and we both agreed then that it was one of the most beautiful and friendly places we had ever been to! Looking through your pictures is so reassuring to me, because all I see is the same beauty as we did before the wave. Our hearts go out to everyone on the island and the surrounding areas, and please be sure that we WILL be returning for our next holiday!!

Name: Dan & Wilma Klaebe
Country: Australia
Message:
Thank you for your daily photos. I was concerned for some people in Karon but by checking through your photos have found out that the restaurant where they work is OK. It was a huge relief. We have been to Thailand 7 times and are already booked to come back in August 2005. Home away from home for us. We love coming there and its like coming home when we fly into Phuket. The Thai people are absolutely wonderful and very friendly. Can't wait to get there. Keep up the fantastic work that you have done in such a short time. It is amazing!!! Nothing will stop us from coming back again. See you in August 2005.

Name: Gaye Nangle
Country: Australia
Message:
I was so happy to find your excellent web site. Our family of 5 were staying at the Impiana Cabana Phuket but had left for Bangkok on the 14th Dec so were very lucky. We have been very worried about the wonderful staf from the Impiana but because of your wonderful web site i was able to read that everyone is safe. Thank you very much for the fantastic job you are doing. If you are able to show some pictures of the Impiana it would be great. Thanks - Gaye Nangle

Name: carol
Country: scotland
Message:
my husband and i have been to phuket 3 times and are coming back in october 05 with 9 friends. I have been searching your photos for signs of friends we have at the blue dolphin bar on thaweewong rd wichien petchphung-nga the owner also works at phuket immigration in phuket town. Can you find me news of him and staff. Iwould also like to help the beach workers replace their umbrellas,beds ect. Iknow the owner of the green man pub was collecting money for them on new years eve information please? Finaly please dont stop going to thailand you will never find a lovlier place on this earth with people who only want to make your holiday memorable. You will be spoilt for anywhere else again i promise. love to all of you in phuket. carol.

Name: Mette and Michael
Country: Denmark
Message:
Hello all you nice people in Patong.
How good to see that so many things are back to normal. We have been to Thailand two times. Once in Kamala in Now ´03 and In Patong Now ´04 on honeymoon. We stayed in Thavorn beach village resort. We so much want to come back in the summer. This very nice lady in restaurant nr 60 told us we could visit Thailand in summer without too much rain, that the rainy season is not so bad. So we are hoping to be back in July. We miss Thailand and the nice people and we think about all of you very often. We hope that all the nice people we have met during our two trips, are all well.
Good luck with all the re-building and see you again...
Best regards from Denmark!

Name: john gibson
Country: ireland
Message:
Hearts with the people of Phuket.Pictures show the spirit of the people after such a tragedy. Would be grateful if someone could forward any news of an elderly lady who sold doughnuts on the beach of Phuket.

Name: les
Country: england
Message:
i was in patong at time made many new freinds and going back in april they need all are support

Name: Darcy
Country: USA
Message:
Your site is one of resilience, hope and faith in the human spirit. Please know our prayers are with the people there.

Name: Chris and Wendy Doig
Country: Australia
Message:
We were devistated to learn about the tragedy in South east Asia and the loss of life. In particular we are most concerned about the poeple of Thailand. We have most recently visited in August 2004 and are planning to return in mid 2005. We are devisated to learn that the two hotels we stayed at least year (and were intending to stay again this year) have both been destroyed (Phi Phi Princess and Phuket Cabana). We hope that the hotel staff were saved and their families are well.
We look forward to returning to Phuket this year.
Sincere best wishes
Chris and Wendy Doig

Name: nick avery
Country: Australia
Message:
Dear patong,
Thankk you so much for putting pictures of patong on your website. good job. looks like everyone is working to hard to build their lives and the tourist industry.
I have a holiday booked in March, at the Baan Boa Resort, South Beach. Would love to see photos as I believe it's damaged. No matter -I'm still coming to support the tourism industry.
thanks again and good luck, the world is with you.
Nick Avery.

Name: Michelle Wolfinger
Country: Puerto Rico
Message:
Hola,
On behalf of my husband Dax and I we want to express our sincere sympathy to everyone who suffered in this unfortunate disaster. We live on a beautiful and small island that hasn't stopped praying for all of you. I hope we get the opportunity to visit someday.

Name: ev and malc
Country: england
Message:
seeing the devistation caused by the tsunami our heartfelt sympathy goes out to all who have sufferd in this tragidy.
We have felt so helplass but now thanks to this site we can do something posative by promoting Phuket and getting the tourists back.
anyone who has been to phuket will know that its the people who make this the no1 holiday destination and we will be arrivig at Karon on the 18th February, hope to see all our friends that we have made over the years and pray for their safty
Many thanks for the pictures
ev and Malc

Name: JP and chris
Country: belgium
Message:
we are very sad what happened to the tai people. thank you for keeing us updated. we thank you for the fotos of kamala bay terrace (been 3 times). we would like to know what is happening to the bungalos in makady bay thavorn beach so close the sea, please show uw fotos. this is a superb website. we have been 7 times in phuket we will visit you again. love and sympathy. AMAIZING THAILAND !!!!! AMAIZING PEOLE !!!!!

Name: Muriel Tappenden
Country: Guernsey
Message:
We were in Phuket a month before the tidal wave, we spend many lovely days on the beach. The part of the beach we used was opposite Patong Seafood. We had our beds and umbarellas and the ladies on the beach gave us massages and floating a candle for us during the festival. We would really like to know if these people on the beach survived, the ladies who ran that section was very kind to me I had a fall in Thailand and hurt my ribs she she put Tiger Balm on them and massaged them which helped with the pain. We promised to come back in 2006 to see them.

Name: Tania
Country: Australia
Message:
Hi
I think its great that you are publishing these photos because we cancelled our trip to Phuket because of the Tsunami. We are now rethinking that decision. Hoping you will be able to show more photos of Holiday Inn and shopfronts immediately next too, as that is where we were supposed to stay.

Name: Roy + Anne Walker
Country: Scotland UK
Message:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in these terrible times.We stayed in Phuket in Dec/Jan 2003/2004 and returned on Sep 2004 and WILL be returning on Aug 2005.Thank you for this website and we hope you keep up the good work for a long time as it will hopefully encourage more visitors to Phuket/Patong.

Name: Lynda & Jack Preston
Country: England
Message:
We have visited Thailand 3 times, staying at the Amari Coral Beach. It was with great relief that we received news, from the resort that all staff were safe, although, sadly two visitors were lost. Our concerns are for Noppie, who was the aerobics instructor at the hotel. She has been a good friend and although we new that she planned to leave the Amari, we have had no news of her. Her family lived near the Malaysian border. She may have been staying there. If anyone knows of her, we would be grateful for any info. Our best wishes go to everyone at the Amari Coral Beach, Patong and the surrounding area. WE WILL BE BACK!

Name: fani
Country: greece
Message:
I was in phuket in november with my husbad for honeymoon and we had spent our better moments!!
Now,i feel that verything was a dream and i am rally sorry for all this situation!
I believe that you will find the help you need so phuket to be as nice it was ..as soon it can..
I wish the best to you and i hope that i will come soon again ..
Many support to the place which i will never forget!!

Name: Vanessa
Country: Newport beach, California
Message:
Hi!
Thank you so much for this site, I look at your pictures every day! I admire your work of re-building everything. I wish I was able to be there and give you some help. But it's sure I will come back to Phuket as soon as possible! I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one... I wish you luck and courage. God bless u all!

Name: Roy T
Country: Tokyo Japan
Message:
Firstly my heart goes out to all the people in Phuket who have suffered from this tragedy.
Having been to Phuket 3 times in the past year I know what hospitable people you are.
To all the people who are working on this site, I would like to thank you for allowing me to stay updated on an hourly basis on the progress being made, your site has been superb and hope that you will be rewarded with an award of some kind.
To all the people helping to clear the area I wish I were there to help.
I am looking forward to returning in the not too distant future to a better more positive place.
God Bless

Name: Andrew
Country: Switzerland
Message:
Thank you very much to show the world, how fast and hopefully the thai-people clean and rebuild Phuket.
I would be very greatful if you could put some photos of the Club Andaman Beach Resort and the Boomerang Inn (Patong Beach) on your site. I stayed there until 25th of December!
I wish good luck to everyone and i'm looking forward to come back to Phuket soon.

Name: didier
Country: FRANCE
Message:
I was in Patong in November 2004. I am thinking of Thai People.
Keep the faith.
I will back in April.
DD

Name: sabola
Country: London, UK
Message:
Thank you so much for updating us on the status of hotels and beaches. Wonderful to see photos of how Phuket is getting back on its feet. With this site, we get to know better the real situation in Phuket. I have been visiting Laguna Phuket resort every winter for the last 10 years. I will be back in Feb. I know the resort is OK but really want to know the situation of local restaurants, shops and massage stands..etc on the beach. Also want to know about Lotus restaurant. Situated between Allamanda beach and Banyan Tree beach! Thank you so much!

Name: Vernon Townsend
Country: USA
Message:
Just wanted to thank you for the fantastic job you and everyone there have done to make this photo journal available for the rest of us. Refreshing to know that the focus is on the living and, at the same time,taking moments to reflect in the rememberance of those whose's lives were lost.
Thanks again,
VLT

Name: Heidi
Country: Australia
Message:
Hi you amazing people of Phuket and surrounding areas.
I just wanted to say how sorry i am to those who lost loved ones, homes and businesses in this tragedy. We were in Patong (Merlin Beach Resort) almost a year ago and i had the most fantasic time of my life. I was almost sick hearing of the news of the tsunami, thinking how all those amazing people we met there may have been killed or injured was to too much to bare. I am so grateful for your website showing the amazing courage and strength of your people rebuilding the surroundings and their lives. Please know that this unfortunate incident will not stop people from all over the world coming to see your beautiful country. The people of Phuket and Patong have amazing spirits please keep them up for I am certain you are in our prayers.
Heidi xxx

Name: Bee
Country: USA New York
Message:
Hi!!
I want to say that I'm really sadden by the tsunami that hit Thailand. I just want to said that I want all the thailand people to stick together to help recover all the destroy areas. My heart goes out to all Thai people. I wish everybdy the best of luck in their recovery. I plan on going to Thailand during the summer. I will make sure that I go see how the people in the southwest are doing. If anybody needs anything please email. If I can help in anyway I will be glad to. Believe in faith. Everything has it own way out.

Name: XC
Country: HK
Message:
Thank you very much for the photos. This is the only way i can keep looking the rebuilding work in Phuket. I will be back there very soon. Please show me how is the Burasari Resort, thanks a lot!

Name: Carol & Arthur Lane
Country: Australia
Message:
We have been to Phuket 11 times and love the place and the people. Thank you for keeping us informed and showing pictures especially of our favourite restaurant Sabai-Sabai. We hope our friends Yupin, Bee, Boo and others are okay. Also Taxi driver Manas Ong-Arj who we have been unable to contact and fear for his safety. Also a lady named Nee(not her real name) who runs a clothing store on beach rd in front of Horizon beach hotel.
Thank you again and our love to all . We will be back!!

Name: homoud
Country: kuwait
Message:
Thank you very much about ur photos ist so nice to see day after day whats happen in phuket , i just wan ask a if u can take some shot for seagull hotel in patong beach
thaxz .

Name: Daniel Williams
Country: England
Message:
Its great that you are showing the cleanup photos. I was at Karon beach (just opposite the Little Mermaid hotel) when the wave struck, was a very scary and confusing day. It's very upsetting to see photos of places we went to everyday that are now destroyed. I hope to return in a year or two.

Name: narelle,kevin,ben and hayley
Country: sydney australia
Message:
hello,we have been to phuket 3 times and we had our last trip in november. we stayed at the ban thai in patong and we are hoping to return this year again.The thai people are lovely and our kids just love them.we are hoping that our friends who own restraunt 99 our fine and all of the staff at the the banthai and the portside restraunt.we know that patong will be better than ever on our next trip.

Name: Güner PEKKAN
Country: Turkey
Message:
I am so sorry for all the people which died..I spend my worst days in my life after ý heard about the Tsunami hit. I have been 2 times in Phuket..Everything is great there and hope everything will be okay again. By the way ý am so happy that u are alive.I LOVE U NAOWANÝT CHUEADRUM...I will come back..Kiss everyone

Name: Teena Christel
Country: USA - Seattle
Message:
Thank you for this site and information. I wish all the best to the warm and caring Thai people. My visit to the Dusit Hotspring Beach Resort & Spa was amazing. The people were so kind and loving. I am concerned, however, for my wonderful freind, Tuencjai Prabchom, and her daughters and husband. If anyone should know her well-being, please let her know our hearts are and prayers are with her. Thank you again for sharing your progress. I would love to see photos of the resort, if that is possible.
Teena

Name: Francisco Latta
Country: USA
Message:
Hi,
I was shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of life and damage to Phuket from the tsunami. I just returned from Phuket back in October. Working for an airline here in the USA has allowed me to visit Thailand frequently and experience the Thai culture and hospitality. Phuket has always been my favorite Thai destination for its people, beauty and culture. I will continue to visit Phuket,and many people from all over the world will keep coming back to the Pearl of the South. The strength and courage of the Thai people will continue to make Phuket a top tourist destination. The victims,their families will always be in our prayers and hearts.

Francisco
Texas,USA

Name: Rammi
Country: Australia
Message:
Yes thank you very much for all the pictures and news from you guys/girls. I was there late last year for the first time and had the best and I mean best 10 nights of my life in my 27 years alive on this world. I would like to say I'll be back in march to support in anyway I can and spend allot of money. I cannot prase the people of Thailand enough for there hospitality kindness and warmth.
The sad part though I haven't heard anything from Kang who I meet over there since Xmas day. Please babe if you read this E-mail.

Name: DIDIER ET ALEXANDRA
Country: FRANCE
Message:
nous sommes des habitués de phuket depuis 10 ans nous avons évidemment été plus que touché par ce qui est arrivé et ce site nous permet de suivre l'état des travaux en direct
nous y reviendrons encore et encore car les thailandais sont des gens si charmants et l'endroit si magnifique
we wish to have some news from Lampsing beach with Ali's restaurant is everything all right hope nobody got hurt
courage à tous.

Name: Dominique lemal
Country: Belgium
Message:
Congratulations for your pictures! Good to see day after day how fast the life gets back everywhere.
Sad pics of Kamala Bay Terrace where i staid 3 times. Normally, I went back to this hotel in February. Obviously it will be impossible and I have a thought for all the staff of this resort.
Thai authorities and Thai people living in Phuket are really great. From all over the world, we can see they showed how they could manage a so tragic situation and how is their solidarity to the disaster victims.
I have a tought for my Thai friends who lost life or all their possessions in Tsunami and for all the victims.

Name: Evin Saleh
Country: Sweden
Message:
Hi
I get very upset and sad when I heard about the disaster of tsunami and that so many poeple died because of it. I was in phuket dec 2002 with my family and we had a great time there. We enjoyed every minute. The Thai poeple is the most kind and nice people I ever seen. I would like to know what happend to hotel Phuket Golden Sand Inn, is it normally operating or dameged?
wish u all luck and I will soon be back to Karon Beach.

Name: Bjørn Erik Olsson
Country: Norway
Message:
Hello.
I have been visit Kamala Beach many times. I love the people working there and i am thinking about them al the time. Can you pleae show som pictures from kamale beach hotel. I love them so much.Best regard bjorn

Name: lesley
Country: UK
Message:
I would just like to thank you for keeping the world updated on the clean up in phuket.
I have a friend at patong beach, Suriya Promboon aka Mui,I have been unable to contact her and pray that she is safe.
The thai people are such friendly people when she would e-mail me she would always end by putting love Mui from the Land Of Smiles, Lets hope the smiles return.
God bless you all. xx

Name: Karen
Country: Australia
Message:
I would be very greatful if you could put some photos of the Patong Merlin on your site. We have stayed there many times and love the place. We would like to see that hopefully they have not suffered too much damage. Thank you.

Name: Pamela
Country: USA
Message:
We have many Thai friends in Phuket and our hearts and prayers are with everyone there. Thank you so much for your daily photos. Would you please show some pictures of the Holiday Inn at Patong? God bless!

Name: sherman rubin
Country: u.s.
Message:
thank you so much for your photos, you helped to ease the worry somewhat. i have many friends there and hope to return soon.

Name: mireille riddermann
Country: The Netherlands
Message:
Hello,
We hope that everything in Phuket can become normal. We are looking for pictures of the hotel we staid in last februari.
The name of the hotel is Patong Merlin Hotel. We want to come back this year and are very curious how the situation of the hotel is.
Thank you.
Mireille

Name: Tara Vakiathana
Country: U.S
Message:
~Hey, i'm tara and i was born in Thailand but i live in the u.s, and its just really sad seeing and hearing about all the people that have died form the tsunami... my cousin's friend died from it too.. and me and my family wish those people luck... but it's great seeing them rebuild the stores and restaurants that were detroyed and its great that they are all working together. So i wish the familys who lost a friend or family member lots of hope, faith, and love! :)~

Name: Mike & Grace FARNELL
Country: England
Message:
We were so sad when we saw the news breaking about the Tsunami disaster on our TV. We were only in Phuket last December 2003 staying at the lovely Hotel Amari Coral Beach Resort which is now closed until July 2005 because of damage. It is so sad and our hearts go out to everyone there. We are praying regularly in our Church and will visit out local Buddhist Temple in Wimbledon,London - The Buddhapadipa Temple, where we go for Festivals, to pray for those lost and for a speedy recovery.Thank you for all the news and the photos and we would like to know if the Amari Coral Beach Hotel was not too seriously affected with no loss of life.

Name: Bernd Faisst
Country: Germany
Message:
Thank you for all this fotos.I love Phuket.I love Thailand,but sorry this winter I cannot come,because our hotel is not open again,but be sure the next winter I come again with my wifelike all the 20 years before.Thank you again,I never will forget Thailand and the wonderfull Thai people.
Your Bernd Faisst

Name: Morten and Ninni Aalberg
Country: Norway
Message:
We have been at Patong Beach several times and we love the place and the people there. Thanks for your for a fantastic website for us who are concerned about the people of Phuket and Thailand. We really hope that you Thai people will recover as soon as possible. We really want to thank the people who are cleaning up and are doing the very devistating work,and also the people who are taking the pictures so that we can be indformed about the status, day by day. On our last wisit at Patong Beach we stayed at Patong Beach Hotel, very nice. Thanks for the pictures from the hotel. When we stayed at Patong Beach Hotel last oktober we used to be at the beach near by the hotel. There it was some nice beach boys who get to be our friends, we have tried to call and send some sms but no answer from them. If it is possible with some pictures from that part of the Patong beach we would be more than greateful. On one the bechboys name was "Laam".

Many regards, lookin forward to see you soon.

Name: heidi
Country: Norway
Message:
I was in Thailand a few years ago, and like everyone keeps saying: theres no better place. I loved it. The people are so friendly and the country in itself is just amazingly beautiful.
What happened in the south east asia is so horrible. My heart goes out to everybody in Thailand, and all of those who lost someone or are still missing family & friends.
The way the Thai people have handled this, the way they helped the tourists and the way they now are rebuilding their country is so admirable i dont have the words to say. I really wish them well, and I want to say to the rest of the world: Go to thailand. Help them bring the tourists back so they can build their business and get work. That goes for the other places too.
We gotta help the best we can.
Love.

Name: Bob Larsen
Country:
Message:
Greetings from Palm Springs CA USA. I can feel the energy from your vivid photos of humanity of life in the gracious Thai people who live and let live.Bless all the nations of humans who we lost and the ones that suuvived.My heart goes out to all.I have never been to Phuket but looking forward to visiting this beautiful land.I live and survive financially in a resort city.This would be devistating. Folks please pray and send any kind of money support to help these wonderful humans of our world. This could happen to any of us. Love, peace and happiness. :>) BOB

Name: Kaye & Royce
Country: australia
Message:
Hello to everyone, we are very grateful for this website,to see all these photos and any other info about our Patong beach and other places at Phuket, it has brought us so much sadness to see & hear of what has happen, we will still be comming back in the near future.Regards Kaye & Royce

Name: Taraneh
Country: Iran
Message:
I have been to phuket 2 times this year and I enjoyed every moment . I was really shocked about tsunami news ( may be as shocked as I was for the terrible earth quake we had just a year before this incident in my own country in Baam City ) but now thanks to your site, I can check everyday pics of Phuket recovering from damages . I am really happy to see that every thing is going on fine I am sure I'll be back there soon .
Thai people are the kindest and nicest people. Thanks for keeping us informed . |
Taraneh

Name: Khaled Alansari
Country: Kuwait
Message:
Hi guys,
First of all thanks for the great job your doing by providing us with information and pictures .. since the tsunami all of us here worried about phuket and its people .. and we would not rest until we see everything go back to normal .. your website is our eyes at the island .. and everybody knows how valiable the eyes are.
Thank you and hope to be in Phuket Soon.

Name: Megan
Country: Australia
Message:
Ever since the tsunami hit I have constantly had Thailand in my head, as a girlfriend and I have only just arrived back from there less than 2 months ago. I managed to find a site that was able to tell me about the state of the hotels that we stayed in, but no pictures! This site with all the pictures was an amazing find. It has brought up many emotions, but the best part was to see that the Thai people are cleaning up and moving on. I can't wait to come back, look out for me at the Banana Disco!!!!!!

Name: Jean & David
Country: Perth Australia
Message:
We visited Patong for the first time in October last year and like most people fell in love with it and the people, we are so sad about the tnsunami and the destruction it has caused, our prayers go with you all. We are trying to find out about Mrs Sariya Padawan who works at Charlie's house tours,on Thaweewong Road Patong beach she is such a lovely young lady and like everyone in Phuket treated us with great kindness,we hope her and her family are safe and well. We will certainly be back. Good luck to all at Seaview Patong as well. You are all doing a wonderful job trying to get back to normal

Name: mick
Country: uk
Message:
Many thanks for the photos we are over in phuket in mar 05,having holidayed in thailand we feel great sadness over the disaster our prayers are with ,you have shown great courage.
look forward to seeing everyone in march

Name: nigel & hazel
Country: uk
Message:
We were staying at the Patong merlin on honeymoon when the Tsunami struck.We were extremly lucky to be unhurt by this event.Our hearts were broken by the destruction and devestation we saw all around us.In the following days the true spirit of the thai people was and still is a shining example of the very best characteristics of humen beings.The help we recieved despite your suffering was truly amazing.Your picture's everyday showing the progress of how Patong is recovering is better than any words that can be said. You lift our hearts and our spirit imeasurable.Please keep going untill all is as it was.We along with many people will return,and hopefully contribute in some small way to restoring the most beutiful smile, to the most beutiful people of phuket.Our hearts and minds are with you. nigel & hazel

Name: Mrs.M.Sipma
Country: Netherlands
Message:
Thank you so much for you information and photos. We left Karon beach on the 19th of december after a wonderful holiday and stayed in that lovely "RUAM THEP INN" which is right on the beach. Can anyone tell me how the owners and hotel are?? I have been very worried about that as the hotel is so near the sea.

Name: Eszter
Country: Hungary
Message:
First I would like to say thank you for this amazing website.Only it gives me hope. I was in Phuket in March and I was shocked when I heard the news. I would be very grateful if you would send me some photos of Patong Merlin Hotel.I really like that place and every day I feel very bad because I dont know anything about it. Thank you. Lots of greetings to you.

Name: Marie
Country: Australia
Message:
Dear People of Phuket,
How resilient you have been in the face of disaster. God give you the courage to go on in rebuilding your beautiful island. We will be arriving to Phuket for the first time, myself, my husband and 3 young children (aged 7, 6 and 3) on the 20th Feb, 2005. I am a registered nurse and my husband is a tradesman joiner. We will both help in any way we can, through distributing money to people there directly through donations made here from family and friends, nursing in the hospital there and being involved in the cleanup and rebuilding process. Our heart went out to you, through the photos you've been posting on this website. You have such heart, genuine kindness and a special bond between you people which has been lost from western societies. We will support you in every way we can. God Bless You All! And see you soon! Love Jim & Marie Mitrokli & kids

Name: M&R
Country: Melbourne, Australia
Message:
Thank you for sharing these photos with us...The Thai people are one of the most beautiful and kind people we've met...We are regular visitors of Patong and to see it improving each day is fantastic...Great job...We also love the Holiday Inn (Busakorn Wing)...Did the water go that far?

Name: Glenys Reece
Country: Australia
Message:
Thank you for the photos we have been so worried about the wonderfull people of Patong Beach. We stay at Patong Beach Hotel and eat at Sabai Sabai so we were so pleased with todays photos. Good luck to you all take care we will be back.We pray that the money we are donating will make it to you.

Name: Carl
Country: Australia
Message:
Thank you for your site. I have been still in a kind of shocked state since my stay there in Patong 14-28 Dec 04. Witnessing boxing day and the immense destruction, I am SO glad to see your photos & reports that the rebuilding process is well underway. Best wishes to everyone.

Name: Harry
Country: Germany
Message:
thank´s for your photos, I stay in patong since 13 years and i come back on 1st february.

Name: tim
Country: England
Message:
Hi,
i have been visiting Phuket for many many years, and was there last November. Needless to say i am shocked and saddened by this disaster which has affected so many people. However i just wanted to say that your web site is fantastic and the photo's are very encouraging. If you have the opportunity could you please take some shots of the Golden Sand Inn, at the north end of Karon please. I have many friends who work there and would love to see how they are getting on. I am looking forward to returning once again to Phuket in April, and at that time do what i can to help.

Name: Neroli and Michael
Country: Australia
Message:
Thankyou so much for your wonderful pictures. We visited Phuket in 2003 and remember many of the sites you have photographed. The speed with which the people of Phuket have rallied to clean up and rebuild is an inspiration.

Name: Johan and Renate
Country: The Netherlands
Message:
Hello everybody, We visit Phuket for the 4th time in our live, 4 weeks we are back home now....
we cant believe..
Everybody who work on the beach take care...
We are thinking of the family of Rom. Wish he was there........... carry on everybody !!

Name: Julie
Country: USA
Message:
My heart goes for every soul in this areas. i love Thailand,was planning on visiting Phuket before this tragedy,even though i will not see the beauty of the place i am definately aware of the love of the Thai people. i will be there. God bless and comfort all of you.

Name: rob dutton
Country: uk
Message:
i lived in patong and co_owned a bar in seapearl plaza i met my wife there and have many memeories mostly of the thai friends i met im still in touch with natcha she actually only lives 1/2 hour form me in the uk but she still has family in patong.other friends have kept me informed i am now trying to get out there(i work for thames water)but i may have to go to indonesia.pass on my best wishes and good luck for the future .

Name: paul whitham
Country: australia
Message:
As fequent visitor to Phuket I can only marvel at the courage,compassion of the thai people . I have seen no photo's of the Patong Merlin Hotel ( stayed there 6 times )I hope the locals at SWEETS & the Foot Massage below SWEETS ARE ALL OK (BEST FOOD IN PATONG)Soi Patong Tower.

Name: Angela
Country: Australia
Message:
Wishing everyone courage & faith to restore the beauty to Phuket again. It's a wonderful place, my husband and I have been twice in the last 7 years and plan to return. The thai people are lovely and hospitable and I hope Le Meridien at Relax Bay gets restored back again to the gem that it is. I wish everyone there and their families all the very best for a speedy recovery. I would be keen to see and shots of the hotel if possible? Thanks!

Name: Jonas
Country: Sweden
Message:
I was so sad about what happened to Phuket,I have there 7 times,I'm going back there in 2 months.
Great website an fine pictures of rebuilding this lovely place,thai people are amazing. miss you all.

Name: friends
Country: netherlands
Message:
We was totally devastated to hear wat happend to Phuket.We stay in the Merlin Bech Resort of mei 2004.
I hoop we can back soon as possible and can see the people of The Merlin beach Resort back we hoop.
riends xxx

Name: filippo carmagnani
Country: italy
Message:
I was back from Karon beach just one day before the disaster and I always thanks god for this.
But every day I also made a pray for all the people that get trouble for the disaster.I always continue to ask to my self why these bad thinks have happened but I can't find the answer.
All the best to you,very nice and good Thai people.

Name: Lisa
Country: Sweden
Message:
I left patong the day before the disaster and have many friends there. I lived in hotel Victoria and Sandy House on the beach if you have any chance I would really like to see how those places looks now because I'm certain I would have been sleeping when the wave came...
A thousand thanks to you for letting people display these pictures on webpages. I have 3 sites and are now promoting Patong and showing everyone how good the place looks now.
The Thai-people have done a wonderful work! A Huge thanks to them!
I'll be coming back very soon.

Name: Christian
Country: Switzerland
Message:
Dear Thai people in Phuket. I was very shocked when i saw the pictures in the web and on TV what is happen in Asia and especialli in Phuket.
I come to Phuket every year, to Patong Beach. It is very great how the people rebuild all in Patong and surrounding area. I am very happy to see your courage and i am sure i will return to Phuket again.
Regards
Christian Gallati

Name: Ulf andersson
Country: Sweden
Message:
Hello ! I have been in Kata beach 2 time , last time i was there , wer 1,5 year a go ! Will yuo set in some Photo from kata, after the wawe, so i can se the place how there are now ! I fink i will come back there soon !

Name: mark cossley&steve rees
Country: blackpool,england
Message:
first of all our deepest sympathy for all the people who lost there lives on 26/12
we both came over to phuket in sept04 and stayed for a month ive been all over the world and never met nicer people than the thais.i have dived in many of the sites around phuket including phi phi and wos totally shocked and close to tears and it takes a lot for me to get upset. ive been in contact with friends thai and european who are in phuket and they are all okay thank god,although our local bar the dolphin has gone at least all the staff are okay we are coming back over to paradise on 20th february for a month keep us away if you can meantime all the very best to everyone affected

Name: mike
Country: holland
Message:
can you inform us about le meridien beach resort and relax bay!!!
thanks!!!!!!and good luck too you all!!!HOLLAND IS WHIT YOU!!!!!

Name: johan and Renate
Country: the netherlands
Message:
Everybody take care and carry on !

Name: Mia Scheijen
Country: Netherlands
Message:
Dear Sir/Miss.
My name is Mia Schmitz,my brother Frans traveled from Fransce the december 20 tho Phuket and the last phonecall was december te 25 from that day I never here from him,I don't no were he is,I think he is death,can you help me.

Name: Merja Hartikainen
Country: Finland
Message:
Dear people,
It has been very sad to see all this damage for so many people. I left Karon beach only 4 days before Tsunami, so it has been really hard to understand this all. I have cryed so much reading and watching the news. My country lost 178 people, one dyed family lived very closed my house. I hope all the best for Thai people. I know you can rebuild everything, you have the support from all over the world and you will not give up. I pray for you, God bless.

Name: Norman
Country: hungary
Message:
Greetings to all Thai people in the area! Big respect to you all, next year (after collecting money) I'll go back to Phuket again!
All the best, drink some Singha beer! Take care! Norman
good luck for the future

Name: Jenni Lawson
Country: Australia
Message:
Thank you your web site, it is great to see the Thai people and locals in Phuket are all working to rebuild your beautiful area. We are coming back for holidays on Feb 3rd and we hope that in some small way, by coming back, we are doing our small bit to contribute to the economy of Phuket. We were devastated by this terrible tragedy and hope that those who love Thailand and its people return to support you all very soon.
Best wishes and if we can help in some small way when we are there we certaily will.
Jenni

Name: Christine
Country: Norway
Message:
Hello. I'm so greatful for all your photos and updates of Patong. I used to live in Patong and know a lot of Thai people who work on or nearby Patong Beach. (the beach restaurants and the "beach boys"). If you have the time and posibility, I would be very greatful if you can take photos of or near Sabai Beach and Patong Bay Garden, and also of people working in the surroundings. Thank you very much!!! Godd luck to all of you!

Name: Ann Palmer
Country: Australia
Message:
Excellent photos! Would love to see more on Merlin Beach Resort as stayed there in November and loved it! Can't believe the damage to front of resort as it was so high off beach! We'll be back Xmas/New Year 2005! Can't keep us away! Just know that there are lots of us thinking about you all!
Annie

Name: Colin
Country: Vancouver,Canada
Message:
I am visiting Thailand in 3 weeks. I was so sad to hear what happened to Phuket and surrounding area. I wasn't going to visit Phuket after hearing what happened, but now I am coming for sure!!! This website is great! Atleast I can help by visiting and helping bring life back to streets and beaches. Such a beautiful place that I must say I saw with my own eyes.

Name: Bertina and Clemens
Country: Germany
Message:
Since 1999 we spent our holidays at patong beach. We are very sad about what happened to thai and other asian people through tsunami on 26. december. We found your page by searching for photos of patong beach. the photos of rebuildung phuket are great. now we shurely come back to phuket in feb.

Name: Tina
Country: UK
Message:
I have been following the daily updates on your site and I am amazed at the terrific progress being made to restore Phuket in the face of such devastation and tragedy. The amount of progress achieved is unbelievable. The courage being shown by the people of Phuket - and everyone else who is helping - is astonishing and humbling. Thank you for sharing your experience with us, we are thinking of you.

Name: David
Country: Jersey, ChannelIslands
Message:
what a shame to your Lovely Place of Phuket I have not been there yet,but i am going to try and come out there 2nd week Feb 2005,Goodluck and well done for all the hardwork that you have done so far!!!!..

Name: Jack Dandridge
Country: U.S.A.
Message:
My son who lives in Bangkok recently married a Thai girl and my wife and I came to Thailand in November for the wedding. We then went to Phuket and stayed at the Bangtao Beach Chalet's. I have not seen any pictures or Information about that wonderful place and the nicest people we have met that work their. Thai people are the kindest and nicest people I have ever met. We plan on coming back to Thailand not only to visit my son and his wonderful wife but to see more of Phuket. Thank you for the wonderful job you are doing.

Name: Alan
Country: UK
Message:
Heart felt commiserations to anyone who has suffered as a result of the Tsunami. My wife and I first visited the island only 2 years ago, but we will be back, along with other family members, this coming March. We know the Thai people will recover from this tragedy and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Alan and Bev

Name: susanne jensen
Country: Denmark
Message:
Hi we were in Karon the 26. december and are all in shcock, especially my nine year old daughter. It has helped her so much to see your pictures which has made her realize that life is going back to normal again.
thank you so much.

I have one request. in Karon near the roundabout at the beach there was a small tour office just on the corner. we have tried to find out about miss supa who was working there but without any luck. on the way around maybe you could take pictures there and hopefully she is all right.

yours Susanne

Name: maikel schmerda
Country: netherlands
Message:
weve stayd at le meridien beach resort in patongbeach (phuket),it was realy good the food the place the sea the beaches and most off all, the people!!!!!!!when i listend to the nieuws i was shocked
because we were just 2 months at home.and i immediantly donate some money for help thats the only thing we can do!!!i wish you all GOOD LUCK

Name: Dee
Country: England
Message:
Hiya,
I was totally devastated to hear what happened to Phuket on 26/12/2004. I was on the island only a month ago. I was deeply saddened to see the destruction and was astounded by the number of lives the tsunami has taken. I really do appreciate you showing us the real photos of Phuket - THANK YOU SO MUCH. I was staying near nai harn beach and there was a lovely lady called Gina at Thalassa Village Resort. I would love to know if she is ok. I have emailed her and received nothing. The people of thai were wonderful and will always remain in my heart

Name: Anne-Catherine & Christer
Country: Sweden
Message:
Thank you so much for the daily photos which we are following every day! We are going to your wonderful country for the fifth time on the 6th of february. We can´t wait to get there! Have you been in Thailand once you always will be back and meet the most wonderful people in the world! See you soon! Anne-Catherine and Christer Anehammar

Name: Rudith Suvaal
Country: Holland
Message:
Thank you for your pictures. Can you inform us about the situation at Freedom Beach? Thanks!

Name: Erik
Country: California USA
Message:
I'm so glad I decided to go back and look at my saved links from when I visited Phuket two years ago. I was so worried for everybody. We stayed at the Phuket Cabana and I'm glad to see it is still standing. My only hopes and prayers that all the wonderful people who worked there are okay. I was also happy to see the bar "La Salsa" still there since it was directly behind Phuket Cabana, we went there several times during our stay. The nicest bartenders worked there, although I don't remember their names. I hope to return to Phuket someday and thank you for sharing all the wonderful photos of recovery. My condolences to all lost in the tragedy. Peace.

Name: Christian
Country: Geneva/Switzerland
Message:
Cher Peuple Thai,
Je vous aime tous - Mon coeur est avec vous pour tous ce que vous endurez. Merci pour l'aide que vous avez apporté à mes compatriotes dans le malheur.
Je savais que vous étiez un peuple admirable mais à ce point, vous être l'exemple à suivre pour beaucoup de peuples à travers le monde. Je serai au côté de vous dès le milieu du mois de Mars pour un mois de vacances. Je me réjouis de vous revoir et encore merci
Avec toute mon admirations
Christian

Name: Julie May
Country: United Kingdom
Message:
Hello,
I would just like to say how sorry me and my husband are to hear of the damage to SE Asia, we have been to Phuket 3 times, and we definately will return in the very near future.

Thanks for posting all the photos it's really good to see the progess daily, would it be possible to post any pictures of the Amari Coral Beach hotel as we stayed there last time we came.

Good luck and my heart is with all the Thai people who are the most friendly and loveliest people we have ever come across.

Name: stacey ,kay&family
Country: ENGLAND
Message:
In august 04 we holidayed for the first time in Thailand staying at the wonderful Holiday Inn Resort. Beautiful beaches, friendly,helpful people made Thailand a place we want to visit time over.It is with great saddness we hear of recent events.All our thoughts and our prayers are with all in Thailand now. We look forward to returning soon.
stace, kay& family.

Name: Maurice
Country: Netherlands
Message:
I'd like to thank you for the daily photo updates. We check your site every day hoping to see some people we know and don't know if they are oke. Does anybody know if the staf of restaurant Sabai-Sabai is oke, the foto of soi post-office concerns me a lot. And also the people working on the beach (beach chairs and massage)in front of the Holliday-Inn hotel. I hope to go visit Patong again in April. Best regards and good luck!

Name: Gunilla
Country: Sweden
Message:
Hello! I´m so sorry for what has happend in Thailand.Me and my husband visited Kamala Beach and Patong last year in January.We really want to go back and it´s incredibel to see all work that´s already done in the city and on the beach.We think of what´s happened all the time and we hope that this disaster never will happen again!! Hope to see you soon again and please let us see more pictures from Kamala.

Name: Sarah & Simon
Country: Leeds,Eng
Message:
I would like to say how deeply sadened my husband & i are, with the devisation the Tsunami desaster has caused. Our prayers,hearts, & thoughts are with all the people who have suffered.
We came to Thailand the 1st time 3 years ago on holiday, & we stayed at the Patong Merlin Hotel. We fell in love both the country & most of all the thai people. We came back the following year for our honeymoon.
Thailand is the island of smiles & always, will be forever.
We are planning to come back this year for another 3weeks, & give our support in person.
Could anyone let us know how the hotel Patong Merlin is & the wonderful staff. Also how the restaurant The Port is, along with their band Manila Machine, also a member of staff named Thammaraf.
We would like to thank the staff at the Phuket Gazette for keeping us up dated with the,inspirational spirit of everyone involved,& the clear up programme.
Look after one another & we'll see you soon.

Name: David
Country: USA
Message:
I am happy to see Patong recovering from the Tsunami, but I still feel bad about what happened there.

I'm concerned about the Holiday Resort Hotel bungalows which are behind the Seapearl Hotel. Can you please post some photos of how the Holiday Resort Hotel bungalows look right now. That was a great hotel.

Name: Kreg
Country: U.S.A.
Message:
I was in my apartment on Patong Beach. Being from California the earthquake seemed normal, as it was certainly not. The waves about one hour later after were even more dramatic and our little beach was gone minutes after. I will return again to my second home because the Thai's were very organized and helpful.

Name: lydia
Country: holland
Message:
We lived in Patong, and we are also shocked. We want to say how we cried for the people who lost their loved ones and family.
Is the amari still OK? We also want to get back to Phuket. It was in our hearts, it will stay in our hearts.
I write about it on the internet, proudly and asking people to visit. I will put some pictures of your site on mine and link you:)
A permanent link.
Kind regards, Lydia

Name: Martin &Amanda Ogley
Country: Barnsley
Message:
We returned from Patong Beach in late november 2004 after a fantastic holiday. We had family in Patong but he fortunately moved on in early December. We hope allthe Staff at the Amari Coral Beach are ok - Can you get any Photo's to show - it was on the news very briefly in the UK. Also we hope that all the staff in Gonzo's are ok and that the bar is opened again - we made a lot of friends out there and we will be back - and are telling as many people as we can to look your website to get the truth about what is happening in Phuket and how you are getting things cleared and sorted.

Name: Cathie & Ray
Country: Australia
Message:
Thank you so much for this site. We have been going to Patong for the past 9 years, last being there in November, and like most people have fallen in love with Thailand and the people. Our hearts go out to them and we will definately be going back. We have made many friends there and hope that they have survived. Is it possible to post a few photos of the area around Louis restaurant and the others down on the beach.

Name: Berith Prahl
Country: Sweden
Subject: Question about Phuket on Phuket.com Website
Message:
I want to say thank you for showing us how things are at Kata Beach after the Tsunami.
We were on holiday in Kata Beach, staying at the hotel Tropical Garden, until the 14:th of December and we have been wondering a lot about how things are in Kata. Thanks to you we know a little now. I hope that no people were injured there. We were often at a restaurant at the beach "Kata Mama Seafood". How did they manage?
There were often small children at the beach, playing while their parents were working. We do really hope that they didn't were at the beach at the time the Tsunami came.
We would be very happy if you can write little more about Kata Beach
Thank you from Berith Prahl

Name: Nicky
Country: UK
Message:
My fiancee and I enjoyed a wonderful holiday in Bangkok and Phuket (Banthai)last February. We both commented that of all the places we have visited in the world the Thai people are the most friendly and warm people we have ever met and of course your country is beautiful. We want all the thai people affected by this terrible disaster to know that many many people in far away places have you in their hearts at this time and that our support of you will continue in the future

Nicky and Cameron

Name: Rhondda
Country: Queensland Australia
Message:
Just yesterday I enquired about the Seaview Patong and today I have viewed the photos you have taken. Thank you so very much for your wonderful website. I read all the other messages and your website is assisting all us farangs to see that, what we have come to know as paradise, will return to its glorious best. To the wonderful hard working locals in Phuket - what an amazing people you all are. I view all the photos with the many many people who are working to give all the tourists something to come back to, while all of you have been touched by this tragedy. The common factor in all the messages is, that around the world Phuket and its people are dearly loved and in our minds and our hearts. We will return very soon. Our love and very best wishes continue to come your way. Again, thank you Phuket!

Name: Nico & Stephanie
Country: The Netherlands
Message:
We admire the way you all are handling this disaster. If possible please show a picture from the Baan Laimai Beach Resort (Thavee-wong rd. Patong Beach) and/or Paul & Gisela's Travel Agency (Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road).

Name: Johanna
Country: Sweden
Message:
I was in Kata Beach just one week before the terrible catastrophe. I admire all Your work of re-building everything! Now I wonder in what shape Kata Sun Beach Inn (opposit to Tropical) and Kata Mamas restaurang are? I loved my stay in Kata Beach and I will for sure return and I hope all tourists do! Take care and keep smiling although it's tough right now!!!

Name: marianne & paul
Country: Switzerland
Message:
Please, can you tell us something
about Cop. She serves in the Sunrise Bar. And what's happening to the restaurants by the beach? Such as the one's not far of Club Andaman Beach Hotel. Could the people save their lives? What's about the beach-guys with their jetskis?

Name: judy
Country: perth, australia
Message:

thank you so much for this site - prefer to watching tv .... have now noticed that soi wattana is being cleaned up ... we eat most of our meals at orchid restaurant .... look forward to returning to patong in may 2004 ... thank you again for this site, love and sympathy to patong and the lovely thai people

Name: Ivan & Nevena
Country: Belgrade, Serbia
Message:
It is very nice that the hole world is prepared to help Thai people. My husband and I will help you by our arrival on the 12th of January 2005. See you soon!!!!!!

Name: Simon Last
Country: Australia
Message:
I just wanted to say how special Thailand is to my wife and I. The most special thing to us is the people who have given us so much. We have made many Thai friends since we started visiting Thailand and we now consider it our second home. The photo's show the true spirit of the Thai people and I am glad things are going back to normal. I am sure that anyone who loves Thailand like we do will return as soon as possible.

I wish I was able to be there now so I could pick a broom and lend a hand with the clean up.

Name: Stefan Zander
Country: Germany
Message:
I come Thailand every year minimum 1 time, have House on countyside.I was to Phuket last year and I am really impressed, how fast Patong is build up again. I love the Thai and I love Thailand. I hope for Thai people that tourists come back again and they will earn money again. I am With you all, yours, Stefan

Name: Melissa
Country: USA
Message:
Does anyone know about Amy's restaurant. It is located at Kamala Beach. I am inquiring about Amy and her daughter Nap. Can someone please email me and let me know if they are OK. My family lived there and was very close to them. Thank you sincerely.

Name: Henry Tanke
Country: Deutschland
Message:
Eine wirklich gute Seite mit eindrucksvollen und leider auch jetzt sehr erschreckenden Bildern.
Wir kommen trotz der Flut ende Feb wieder auf unsere Lieblingsinsel.
Gruss Ursula und Henry

Name: Richard and Vicki Marris
Country: Western Australia
Message:
Hi There,
Thank you for taking photo's of the Seaview Patong Hotel. It was reasuring to see the damage wasn't too bad. All at the newspaper are to be congratulated on this marvellous site which we use everyday.It has saddened us to see the damage, hardship and sorrow the tsuami has caused, but we have been greatly impressed with the determination and fortitude of the local people in their rebuilding efforts.
Our admiration and heartfelt good wishes go out to you all.Try and keep your spirits up. We wish you well. Vicki and Richard Marris.

Name: Peter Kaufmann
Country: Australia
Message:
I have been going to patong for many years. My girlfriend is Thai and was there on the 26 Dec with her sister. I have friends at visit and work in Patong Beach. All are safe.
Sorry to the Thai people that lost family and friends. We will be back to support the Thai people.

Name: sally chilcott
Country: England EX36 4NY
Message:
please could you let us see photos of Le Meridien hotel in Phuket.
We would love to come back their our last time was 5 years ago,it was the most beautiful place in the world.And we hope to come back again soon.
Everyone is absolutly shocked at was has happened to you all.You are the kindest people ever and our hearts go out to you all.
God Bless,
Sally Chilcott

Name: Alice
Country: USA
Message:
My husband and I have visited Phuket and Koh Lanta several times and are in love with Thailand and its people. Unfortunately a reurtn visit is not possible in the near future. Our thoughts and best wishes are with everyone. We will continue to encourage others to visit you beautiful and friendly islands

Name: Andrea
Country: USA
Message:
My heart just aches for you. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved ones. You are in our prayers here in the USA

Name: elena
Country: spain
Message:
hello! First i am so sorry about what has happenned. i was there 15 days ago before tsunami and now i would like to know something about hotel Holiday Inn in Patong Beach if its possible. thanks in advance.

elena

pd. we are far but hearts are with all of you and i hope to come back some day

Name: lulu
Country: UK
Subject: Question about Phuket on Phuket.com Website
Message:
Hello
I stayed at a bungalow resort in Yan nui beach last year, it is opposite Yanui Bay View. I cannot remember the name of this place and I would like to make a donation to the famil who ran it, I think that they would have been damaged by the tsunamis.
I would be very grateful for any news about these people.
Thank you very much

Name: Joyce Davidson Descelles
Country: The Netherlands
Message:
Dear People in Phuket,

Its unbelievelably what happend in South-East Asia. It's good to see that everybody donates money all over the world and its good that the people who are in need get help from other countries, trying to bring food, drinks and try to rebuild everything. Although the pain in peoples hearts and the loss of there loveones we can't give that back. If I could give all the love to the people who are in such pain emotionaly I would give it to them if I could.

In November 2003 we were in Phuket and Koh Phi phi. And the islands stole our hearts by its beauty and nice people. Its unbelievelably what happend and its tragic to see the pain and destroyed buildings, houses etc.
We want to come back this year.We wish you all the best for the future and hope the people in Thailand who are effected by the tsunami are strong enough to survive this pain. You are the land with the smile of Asia and although there is such pain at the moment i'm sure you have that little light in you that gives you a little smile again.
We sure come back to Thailand soon, we wont let you down.
Beste whishes from the Netherlands,
Joyce
PS How is Liam Singh Beach, can't find any information about it. We met Ali the owner of the open restaurant on the beach.
Even we like to know what happend with "Tropica Bungelow" at Patong Beach?

Name: mike
Country: usa
Message:
we had planned a trip to phuket, but will not come if there is no opportunity to also help out the community in the recovery. are many tourist able to help with part of their time? thanks.

Name: monica
Country: chile
Message:
PLease show pictures of kata and katanoi beaches and if possible ko phi phi....rhanks a lot, you are our eyes there, a hug, m

Name: David
Country: canada
Message:
Great photography!
Have to come to Phuket one day...... a beautiful place.
A speedy recovery!!

Name: Simon
Country: Hong Kong
Message:
I was in Patong on 26th December. Your photos of the clean-up are really helping me erase the images seared into my mind on that terrible day. I have immense respect for the way your website has handled this tragedy and for the people who are working so hard to get Phuket back on its feet, despite the personal trauma they have all suffered. I hope we can all do something to help those who have lost so much. I'll be back in March - see you then!

Name: Söderström
Country: Sweden
Message:
First of all; I think the people from Thailand are the most wonderful people in the world. we are a family who had booked our vaction to Karon Beach in March. But when this happened, we decided not to go. Then we heard about this site on internet, so we looked at all photos. So thanks, now we will go back to Karon Beach on vacation because of all the photos. It´s the best vacation we have had. We were in Karon Beach last year. Thank you and all kuck to to you people.

Name: Daniele Elaborati
Country: Italy
Message:
I've been living in Patonh beach for three years ( I've owned a bar there) and i have a lot af friends there ( both Thais and "farang").
Thankfully to your web site, now I know that there's still hope for them to make their own living. Thank you to keep the truth come up as in Europe the medias are painting a mass disaster in Phuket as in Indonesia , deviating all the tourism to other destinations.
This means a loss of tourism in our fantastic island, and it's something that should'nt happen right now.
You are my people, as i'm not feeling comfortable anymore in Europe, and i'm planning to come to live in Thailand again! Keep on going, Bros !!!

Name: John
Country: California, USA
Message:
Thanks so much for the time and effort it takes, to show the real efforts of the Thai people in bringing Phuket back from such a terrible state of destruction. You have helped us to continue our plans for vacationing in your wonderful country in Feb. We feel that the best way to lend support is to not only be a tourist, but lend a helping hand where needed. Our prayers are with you in your efforts to return your wonderful island back to the jewel of the sea as it was. God bless you all!

Name: Leann
Country: Adelaide Australia
Message:
Thank you for your fantastic photos and updates. It brilliant to see the work that has been done after such devastation. My husband and I have visited Phuket 5 times and are returning in May this year. We are in love with your beautiful island and beautiful people. We have been watching many news reports the media reporting is not fantastic. Your site is absolutely fantastic we check daily for progress in the place we adore. Our thoughts are with everyone at this time of sadness. We will be back in May can't wait.

Name: Peter Moore
Country: UK
Message:
Having been in Patong during the Tsunami, these photographs are just what Phuket needs in order to show visitors how quick the Thai people are in responding to the clean-up process of the coast line.
In Patong, most of the damage was done up to 300 metres inland from the beach road and even by new year's eve, some of the bars and restaurants in the top half of Bangla road were back in business albeit much more subdued.

I think that within just a few months your photographs will show that this popular resort will be on its way to getting back to normal.

Name: Sheryl Brown
Country: New Zealand
Message:
We have just booked to return for 3 weeks, this time we are staying in Karon due to the Le Meridian being damaged, have you managed to get any photos so far as we have stayed there 3 times and felt for the wonderful staff there, I believe they were all ok. We were wondering if World of Paintings at 267 Rads Utid road was ok and also Saiwark Royal Art gallery further along the road coming up to the start of the Karon hill opposite where the old snake farm was, they are friends of ours and we were worried about them, also the girls at the Patong wellness centre massage clinic, when will they reopen. We will be bringing back toys with us for the children who have lost theirs and can't wait to give them out to brighten up their day a little after all they have been through.
Keep smiling there are many people who care a lot for the precious communtity you have and are wanting to help you rebuild.
Tony & Sheryl Brown

Name: Rose-Marie Nilsson
Country: Sweden
Message:
First of all I wont to send my deepest condolences to the most wonderful peaple in the world.Me and my husband have been in Thailand 7 times,and we come back.Thank you very much for keeping us up to date on all rebuilding.We look every day.You are fantastic peaple.See you soon.

Name: Chirs Burnett
Country: United Kingdom
Message:
Hi, I'm really concerned for the safty of all staff that work at the Patong Lodge. Please could you let me know if they are all OK. I am planning to bring my family back to Phuket this year and would like to stay at the Patong Lodge. Can you confirm if this will be OK. I would be interested to see some pictures.
My thoughts are with you all
Chris

Name: Rebecca Doran
Country: New Zealand
Message:
Are you able to tell me anything about the kiwi that owns "Two Black Sheep" Bar. He had a Thai wife and they were wonderful when we were visiting Patong beach two years ago. Ever since this tradgey I haven't been able to stop thinking about them and wonder if they are ok. Please let me know.

Name: Barbro Werlin
Country: Sweden
Message:
Thank you for all the photos you publish on youre web site. I was in Phi Phi Island mars 2004 with my husband. I wonder if ther are something left of Charlie beach and Phi Phi Prinsess restaurant.Mayby you now something about the people how work`s ther. Chalome Pholsan was restaurant manager on PPPrinsess Please send me a message if you nowe something.

Name: Monique
Country: Johannesburg, South Africa
Message:
I dont know what to add that hasnt already been said. Its clear from all these messages that we (the guests) are just as distraught as everyone else. I have seen images, watched amature videos, yet after all that nothing will stop me from coming back to the island and staying LONGER next time round. My thoughts go out to all of those who lost a friend or family member.
I have only two questions... Seaview Patong hotel? What has become of it? There was 100% damage reported, but no images thereof. And what of the kind dogs that run the street daily? Are they all right?

Name: Family Jonsson
Country: Sweden
Message:
Hello there, We were crying when we saw what happened in Phuket and 5 other cities nearby in south of Thailand.
Thanks for your homepage giving us strong hope for the best.
Please go on doing your work. All of you have done such great job. See you in Phuket next time and with all our heart we wish you all the best.
Regards,
Family Jonsson

Name: Robyn Lewis
Country: Sydney Australia
Message:
I just like to say thank you to for the wonderful photos you are showing us each day. I spent 10 wonderful day at the Impiana cabana resort in septenber 2004 with 10 friends, I would just like to say to the staff to all the staff that the graham gang are thinking of you and hope to be back there at the end of the year. Could someone tell me if Anna the massage lady on the beach Is ok. one of my friends at work has been a friend of hers for some eight years. To all the thai people we are all thinking of you with smilling faces.

Name: Ryan & Samantha
Country: Northern Ireland
Message:
Thank you so much for your daily photographs - it really show people the reality of the situation rather than that being reported, and gives us hope for the thai people future. Keep up the good work.
Having visted Patong beach in the past two years, we were devastated to hear about the tsunami and the destruction it has caused to your lovely island. We stayed at the Cape Panwa Resort the first year and last year at the Armai Coral Beach Resort, we are especially worried about all the staff at the hotel, and all the staff at the Spa Centre. If you get time, we would greatfully appreciated photos of the Armari Coral Beach Resort, on the the rebuild to open in April. We are also thinking of the elderly gentleman who sold crepes and waffle at the roadside everynight on our walk back to our hotel.
Our love and thoughts are with all the thai people right now, as Phuket and its people have a special place in our hearts, it will always be the Island of Smiles. You are all in our thoughts and prayers every day.
We will be back in 2006, as we have already made alternative plans to holiday this year.
Thanks again.

Name: Paul & Lisa
Country: Manchester, UK
Message:
To all the photographers and everyone associated with Phuket we would like to share our upmost appreciateion of the how the Thai people have handle the whole devastating situation. We are due to married at the Dusit Laguna Resort on 14/2/05 and we cannot wait to come to Phuket and enjoy all that Thailand has to offer considering it is the best country and the most wonderful people. see you all soon.

Name: Wilma Viljoen
Country: South Africa
Message:
Wilma Vijoen from South Africa. We stayed at the Seaview Patong Hotel when the wave struck, I would like to thank all the wonderful Thai people they really look after us. I would like to know if any body know if any people on Freedom Beach died we made some friends and can't seem to track them down. We will be returning to Phuket this year. Thank you and God's speed.

Name: David, Peta-Jeanne, Jessica and Jason Neave
Country: South Africa
Message:
My family spent the most memorable holiday on your beautiful island at the Burasari hotel on Patong Beach. We commented then on the hard working culture of the Thai people and have no doubt that you will come out on top of this. Hope the Burasari will be ready for our next visit! Keep up the good work.

Name: Jeff Vella
Country: Australia
Message:
I would like to start by saying that web sites like your's are helping people like me keep up with the progress of the outstanding work that is going on there at patong beach.
My wife, kids & i will be going back to phuket for the sixed time this july were we can contribute by spending money which means people have jobs, alot of people say that i am crazy for wanting to go there, but knowing that, all i hear from phuket is that they need people to come there to have there holidays still and spend there money,So we will, Phuket to us is like it is too all that left messages on your web site our second home and will be for ever.
please can you guys obtian some photos of ned kelly bar and my good friend johns bar the ship wreck.
Keep up the good work
cheers Jeff Mina & kids.

Name: Bengt
Country: Sweden
Message:
We became very sorry when we heard about the catastrophe that happend. We have been visiting Thailand and Patong several times so it was very good to see the photos showing the rapid cleaning and restoring of the town. We are not afraid of coming back, we will return to Patong again in March this year.

Name: Sam & Samantha Newman
Country: Australia Perth
Message:
We have been coming to patong for the last 10years.We have met a lot of good thai friends on the beach and in the bars. We had a thai wedding not so long ago with all our thai friends.Rhis place is the most beautiful place to have a holiday and we will be back this christmas as always and i hope all our thai friends and everyone else is safe and well.

Name: carolyn coward
Country: usa
Message:
This website is great! Thank you for sharing all the progress. We have been going to patong for the last 6 years and this year we decided to go to the philippines instead. I am worried sick about the beach chair boys. I don't have names but we have watched them grow up over the years and are wondering where they are. Also the staff that was working at the flinstone bar at the royal palm resortel. my e-mail is red.head7@verizon.net If you have any idea please let me know Thank you Carolyn Coward USA

Country: Germany
Message:
Thanks a lot for all these photos of before horror and now ungoing progress in Patong.
Maybe you get some photos about the situation of Tropica Bungalow Hotel just left of Patong Seafood on Beach Road?
Again thanks a lot!
Roland Michael

Name: ZOOM
Country: france
Message:
I should have gone to phuket this week-end for two weeks but I asked the pay-back of my ticket.
I'm really sorry to have done this but I prefer to do that rather than going to te beach and doing as nothing happened. I prefer respect thai people and the death and stay at home because I m very sad to see what happened for your country.
I didn't want to enjoy myself whereas some people cry for the dead foreigner and thai people.
AWFUL is just the presently feeling.
I hope come back next year and I wish you some bravoury, strenght and faith.
Concerning your web site and the pictures, I just want to congratulate you because I think that TV change the reality.

Name: Tommy Meijer
Country: Sweden
Subject: Question about Phuket on Phuket.com Website
Message:
Me and my family have been in Phuket 5 times before. Now we go back the 11 of februari.We boked the holliday 6 months ago and we havent had a thought about not going. The friendly generos people of Phuket need us tourist moore than ever now. SO Please dont change your travelplans. And when you eat or drink in bars and resturants, Give lots of tips!

Name: Shelley
Country: Australia
Message:
We had just arrived bakc from Phuket 20 days before the disaster. We will still come to visit Phuket we have been 4 times and love it, it is like our 2nd home.
My love & Prayers with you all, residents, volunteers and everyone who is there at this time.
God Bless

Name: Katie Blondell
Country: England
Message:
Hello,

I have stayed at the Patong Merlin for the last 5 years. it there any way you could get some pictures in your paper for me. We will be returning in November. I have found out from the Merlin that allthe staff are ok, this is a great releive to me as I have many friends there. Many thanks for keeping everyone informed of the work that so far has been carried out
Kind regards Katie

Name: PIERRE VERGER
Country: FRANCE
Message:
Hello. We are of any heart with you for your courage. I know phuket since 1981 and i was there in march 2004. Can you show us photographs of sea view patong hotel? Thank you and we will come to help you this year . Good courage. Best regards. Pierre

Name: Tommy Meijer
Country: Sweden
Subject: Question about Phuket on Phuket.com Website
Message:
Me and my family have been in Phuket 5 times before. Now we go back the 11 of februari.We boked the holliday 6 months ago and we havent had a thought about not going. The friendly generos people of Phuket need us tourist moore than ever now. SO Please dont change your travelplans. And when you eat or drink in bars and resturants, Give lots of tips!