Many people abroad have been asking what they can do to help the victims in Thailand who have been affected by the tsunami disaster. Obviously, sending money to aid organizations is an excellent way to start, but we also need to look at long-term aid. We have the option of returning home or re-locating elsewhere to find work. For the Thai locals, this luxury does not exist.

Contrary to what is sometimes being portrayed, Phuket itself is safe and has returned to normal. It has not been devastated as much as Koh Phi Phi, Khao Lak and Takua Pa. What the locals need is aid to rebuild their community and tourism is really the best way. They are now dependant more thne ever on tourists to come to Phuket and stay in the resorts, hotels and guesthouses, eat at the restaurants, go shopping, go on day trips, and go diving. Without this, the local Thai population will suffer even more.

We need to work towards re-establishing the tourist industry that the huge majority of locals rely on. They are ready to get on with their lives, but they can’t do it without you!

What we are asking of you is to help Thailand by communicating this to the general public. By doing this, you will be helping the Thai community, as a whole, recover from this horrible disaster.

Let’s re-build Thailand together.