bluemanna Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I`m supposed to be going to Phuket in December, but will all the crap thats currently going on over there, is it likely to be safe then? This sort of shit really does my head in, especially when they reply on tourism so much for their own livelyhood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quero Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I`m supposed to be going to Phuket in December, but will all the crap thats currently going on over there, is it likely to be safe then?This sort of shit really does my head in, especially when they reply on tourism so much for their own livelyhood. Stick to your plans. Other than the issues brought on by the airport closure, things are quite normal here on the island. In any case, by December it should all be sorted out. If it makes you feel less exposed, buy trip insurance for the event of another airport closure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeungKen Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Whilst it is very difficult to predict the future I have to say judging by past experiences that you will be safe here if you abide by all the normal commonsense travel advice. Your query is a bit like me asking you if I will be taken by a shark off Cottesloe come November ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencurry Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Phuket doesn't seem to be any different (at the moment) - all the same-same. Just hope that the exchange rates will change for you though - AUD-THB rates are not too good at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zpete Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 Insurance cover bought now would be worth zilch, circumstances already apparent, even if you could get it. My bookings made in May. I will be there in October. Hope it will all be over. Long had insurance cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGhawker Posted September 3, 2008 Share Posted September 3, 2008 I will be flying (touch wood ) this Saturday so calm down dear December visitor So leaving this political tremoil aside, what is the weather and sea forecast for the next 5 days? I want to do some sailing in Phang Nga bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemanna Posted September 3, 2008 Author Share Posted September 3, 2008 I already have the insurance from last month as I had paid for the trip, so hopefully all will be well. After all the year prior there were bombings near the place, the year before that bird flu, then sars. Oh well I seemed to have come out of those years unscaved.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 After all the year prior there were bombings near the placeWhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boater Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 After all the year prior there were bombings near the placeWhere? I think they where referring to the NYE Bombings 2 years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted September 4, 2008 Share Posted September 4, 2008 Ahm the ones in Bangkok, 900 km's away from here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jts-khorat Posted September 5, 2008 Share Posted September 5, 2008 I will be flying (touch wood ) this Saturday so calm down dear December visitor So leaving this political tremoil aside, what is the weather and sea forecast for the next 5 days? I want to do some sailing in Phang Nga bay weather has been rather unstable the last few days. A weatehr cam of Karon Beach and a live cloud radar of Phuket and Phang Nga bay can be seen here: http://hotel-travel-phuket.com/articles/weather/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyj4 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Dont forget that if any new elections are called....bars are closed for 2 days at a time..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred2007 Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Dont forget that if any new elections are called....bars are closed for 2 days at a time..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geriatrickid Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Dont forget that if any new elections are called....bars are closed for 2 days at a time..... So does that mean we go back to drinking "coffee" at the bars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimera Posted September 6, 2008 Share Posted September 6, 2008 Dont forget that if any new elections are called....bars are closed for 2 days at a time..... So does that mean we go back to drinking "coffee" at the bars? Yes, coffee from tea pots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemanna Posted September 9, 2008 Author Share Posted September 9, 2008 Ahm the ones in Bangkok, 900 km's away from here. No it was near Phuket in the southern part of Thailand near the border, it was well covered in Australia on the news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Ahm the ones in Bangkok, 900 km's away from here. No it was near Phuket in the southern part of Thailand near the border, it was well covered in Australia on the news The southern part of Thailand is almost as far away as Bangkok ...... nowhere near Phuket IMHO .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Not to stray off topic too much but my part of Phuket is definitely not safe - the house whose foundations were undermined last year by the mud slide and which has been hanging precariously off the side of the ravine near Beverly Hills, has finally had enough and yesterday it decided to take the plunge. Fortunately it didn't take any part of the complex I live in with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 sure. the news like to sensationalise the troubles in the deep south. i cant tell you how many visitors to the hotel i worked at in phuket would ask me about safety. stick to your plans. you are highly unlikely to be mixed up in any of these sorts of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Not to stray off topic too much but my part of Phuket is definitely not safe - the house whose foundations were undermined last year by the mud slide and which has been hanging precariously off the side of the ravine near Beverly Hills, has finally had enough and yesterday it decided to take the plunge. Fortunately it didn't take any part of the complex I live in with it. oh wow. i am shocked that they didnt demolish the house a while ago. i hope that nobody was injured when it came down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 The remainder of my old villa went down the hill yesterday.. I happened to be in the area and saw it go.. I presume CM must be in the block in front ?? I wouldnt live there for any money.. Just look at the exposed footings.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 scary stuff LivinLOS. glad you were long out of there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I presume CM must be in the block in front ?? I wouldnt live there for any money.. Just look at the exposed footings.. The whole block in front was evacuated long time ago, and now the basement is just a shell with a micro piling project trying to stabilise the foundations. This project been ongoing some months. CM does not live in that building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiang mai Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I live in that tree next to the villa and if you look careful you can just see me and Mrs CM posing for the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I live in that tree next to the villa and if you look careful you can just see me and Mrs CM posing for the photo. Great reply ..... Made me LOL ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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