why/ Tundra vs. Tropics. Not to hard to figure out.
BTW - These were mostly families - not johns.
From what I am hearing on news reports, it seems like this was a place for Swedes and their families to go to get away from the Arctic winters that they have. The fact that at least two Swedish children are among the survivors seems to support this view.
My thoughts, too. Why so much lutefisk so near Bangkok?
What's the alternative for folks in Northern Europe?
Florida and the Caribbean are also distant.
It's probably both reasons. The people we are seeing publicly are the families. But then there are the others.......
Lots of missing families. FYI - Phuket does not have the reputation that Bankok has. It is a very family friendly resort area and is also one of the top 5 scuba sites in the world, so it draws alot of scuba divers as well.
Think about the many tourist beaches in Florida that draw many families for vacations, and pick your favorite. Then compare that spot to the Bourbon Street in New Orleans on a typical night. Same country, but the two destinations are totally different in character.
These tourists -- whole families and couples -- were just trying to enjoy some warm weather with their loved ones at Christmastime.
Out of curiosity, why so many so far away?
A cheap family place to go for the AMERICANS to enjoy sun and sand?
A cheap sex tourist spot for male AMERICANS?
Are the missing families or young single men?
Probably several factors, cheap local economy, georgeous beaches, holiday season.
Are you serious? You are not the first Freeper to make such a stupid and moronic statement. The Balearic Islands used to be of Nordic nations many years ago. Is this a simple reflection of 'Euro bashing'? In the light of the number of Scandanavian families devastated I suggest you hang your head in shame!