Interesting to read that the Amanpuri evacuated their guests and boats in time. Advance warning was a maximum of 1 hour in Phuket as far as I heard, but they did everything necessary it seems to safely evacuate staff and guests.

My favourite restaurant on the Beach near the Laguna complex has been washed out though. I fear there is not even hope.


How will the tidal wave disaster affect the prices in Phuket or Sri Lanka ?

Will the Amanpuri ever lower rates, because everthing surrounding the hotel has been washed out and towns such as Patong (which I in fact did not like too much) have been seriously damaged.