I've been to Bangkok many times and Phuket once about a year before the Tsunami hit... I loved every minute of the trip and cried when i heard the Tsunami hit because it was so beautiful, and the people were so wonderful, and then all was destroyed. I've heard the tourism in Phuket is even better now than before?? Is that true?? Has anyone been lately??
2007-01-25 23:31:55 · 4 answers · asked by Me! 3 in Travel ➔ Asia Pacific ➔ Thailand
Angie,
It's fabulous! I was down there only 3 months after the tsunami, and other than the fact that there were NO tourists, you would never have guessed there had been a tsunami.
I've been three times since (I live in Bangkok) and love it every time. It's now back to normal - just like it always was. So, if you're thinking of coming back to Thailand, don't hesitate - it's safe, and everyone is as nice as they always were :-)
Hope that helps?
www.bkkbint.com
2007-01-26 03:34:58 · answer #1 · answered by Bangkok Bint 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It wasn't ALL destroyed. Mostly the waterfront and the streets leading away from it. Many hotels and businesses were back up and running within months; many more by the time the next high season came along. By now, 99.99% should be back to normal.
But the most important thing is: GO THERE! Spend your money. Support the local economy. They've had a hard time, and staying away doesn't help.
2007-01-26 01:44:55 · answer #2 · answered by Geoff M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just got back from there, better than ever, the beaches r very clean and the people r still wonderful, very hard to find decent hotel, make sure u have yr arrangement before u get there ,choke-dee ( that's good luck in Thai)
2007-01-26 02:43:31 · answer #3 · answered by typhoon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phuket is recovering but will need you to go back to visit.
2007-01-26 03:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by peanutz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋