Affects of the earthquake?

[tarzan]

Hello everybody,

We are coming there on friday and are looking very much forward to it. But at the same time we are a bit worried.

I would appreciate an update on the disaster that has happened.
I was just wondering if you have had any affects of the horrible earthquake?

Would appreciate any comments.

Thanks a lot
-T

[kt]

We are coming end of Jan, hope all you guys are ok, my heart goes out to all those who have lost someone and their liveryhood must be devistating, any news would be gratefull if it has affected Hua Hin.

My sister was due to go to khuo Lak cant find any information what happened there, does anyone know

[tarzan]

I am very sorry to say that Khao Lak was one of the
worst affected areas around Phuket!

Hope your sister is ok!!

-T

[magobligin]

I for one did not experience anything unusual here in Hua Hin when the first or the second tremor occurred. Local activities in the town were normal. I visited Takieb Bay Beach later that same day and again there were no abnormal wave movements or wave surges. Everything seemed normal which belied the horrific and heart-rending reports that are on every news programme even today.

Longer term I would imagine the disaster will have an adverse affect economically on the Thai tourist trade to say nothing of the tremendous grief of locals and farangs at the tragic loss of life.

If anyone knows of any disaster relief organisation at work in Hua Hin please let me know as I would like to assist in any way I can.

[kt]

thanks for that tarzan, luckly she was due there in Jan, just seen on sky news how bad Khao Lak got hit 800 died in 1 hotel

[dr dave soul monsta]

Posted: Tue Dec 28, 2004 9:47 pm Post subject: BRITISH EMBASSY BANGKOK ASKS WESTERNERS FOR BLOOD DONATIONS

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I received a text message this morning from a freind in bangkok who informs me that the British embassy has asked for people of western origin willing to give blood donations please do so at their nearest red cross hospital
Esspecialy group A - and O groups
there is a big shortage and demand due to recent events on the west coast of Thailand
IT TAKES AROUND 30 mins and DOESN'T HURT !!!!!
The red cross hospital in HUA HIN is behind the local tessa ban building at the main traffic lights on Petchkasem Rd (oppsite the SATUKARN SQUARE)
THEY ARE WAITING FOR YOUR DONATIONS
PLEASE TAKE YOUR PASSPORT AND LIST OF ANY MEDICATION YOU ARE CURRENTLY TAKING
lets help out !!!!

[Bamboo Grove]

Also donations for clothes/utensils/drinking water will be needed. One truck is leaving tomorrow for south to take donations there. Go to Octopus's or Johnnie Walkers to donate what you think might be needed in south.