[Dave S]

That being said, Phuket alone host many 5 Star resorts and hotels that are right on the beach.

So now we know why UN officials are so concerned about the US contributing aid. They want their little playground to be rebuilt quickly in time for their next vacation.

[expatguy]

Sorry I don't see the logic.

Thailand has alway been a close friend and supporter of the United States, more so than the Palestinans or the Africans.

And yet the United States thinks nothing to drop millions, or in the case of Africa billions into both of those bottomless pits.