The "Poseidon CrusAIDers" TEAM

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Klaus Orlik
Klaus has lived and run his business in Phuket for 33 years. He and his family are pivotal in this project as they speak Thai and have a deep understanding of the culture. Although his dive centre was completely destroyed, Klaus focuses most of his time on the plight of the victims whilst rebuilding the centre. The love he has for Thailand shows in his humility, humanity and in the endearing way he speaks Thai with a German accent! Inundated with donations from clients, guests and strangers, he has taken on his “new job” with enthusiasm and inexhaustible energy.

Prob Orlik “Bua”
Bua has been married to Klaus for over 12 years and is an important link in relations with the locals. Her ability to obtain the information required and instinct for people means that our project detail and requirements are accurate and truthful. And her natural grace and beauty brighten up the group.

Simone Allène
Simone has links to Thailand going back to 1987. Having lost close friends here, she returned from Fiji and is putting her multi-lingual verbal diarrhoea and organisational skills to full use. She is unashamedly using her worldwide connections, eclectic email contacts and big smile to maximum use even if charm school has eluded her. (P.S. Thank you Coco & Carey – without you, I would not be here!)

Detlev Kablau
Detlev has been coming to Thailand since 1996 and is now establishing himself permanently in Phuket. It has been a natural move for him to volunteer his help as he, like so many others, has come under the spell of the people and country. With his technical ability, friendly nature, patience and attention to detail and fabulous yellow trousers, his status as team member cannot be equalled.

Michael und Chune Breeger
Michael lives in Satahip with his wife and rushed down to assist Klaus soon after the disaster. His technical, photographic and computer skills were immediately put to good use and now he comes down to Phuket to help out whenever he can. His wife helps with the Thai contacts, gathering information and obtaining data.

Chutimon Nunnu “Dao”
Dao is the project’s first “Tsunami Diver”, having been in the diving centre at the time of the first wave hit. Although injured, she was rescued in deep water 1/2 a kilometre along the coast. Now fully recovered, Dao assists in collating all Thai data and information and with her personal yet substantial knowledge of Baan Nam Kem, she knows who to talk to, who is really in need and where to go. She also ensures that no food goes to waste!

Fonjai Saelee “Sai”
Sai and her smile make collecting data and gathering information much easier. Her easy Thai manner and resourcefulness have already established her as an important local member of the team.