Sunny Day at Samui
After torrential rain and consequent floods at Koh Samui last week, tourists have been stranded on Koh Samui for days. Non-stop heavy rains and howling winds was caused power blackouts without electricity, water shortages and no telephone signal. Buddy Oriental Samui Beach Resort located on Lamai Beach, the place was organized event ‘International Samui Body Painting’ on recently 26 -27 March 2011 has affected only slightly and not caused any damages in area of the hotel.
Sorathep Rojpotchanaruch, Chief Operating Officer, said “Managements and staffs had overwhelming dedicated to rescue guests and built morale among desperate people to be safe during stay without electricity, water shortages and no telephone signal. In addition, we did pay attention to all customers’ demands while we had stood unfavorable situations though accommodated guests with our full effort until this situation had been mitigated and back to normal. Now, Buddy Oriental Samui Beach Resort is ready to welcome customers back and looking forward to serving customers as usual”.
Although Koh Samui was hardest-hit by storms and flooding at the same time, Buddy Oriental Samui Beach Resort has learnt a lot from this matter and been vigilant to cope the unexpected further situations by urgent looking for backup generators for in-house using.
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THAILAND RAISES FUNDS FOR HAITI ON ELEPHANTS
recent Haiti earthquake in Bangkok January 21, 2010. Thai elephants walked in the backpacker area of Khao San Road to collect money as part of the country's effort to help survivors in earthquake-hit Haiti.”
Reuters Pictures: A Thai mahout rides an elephant as they collect money for victims of the recent Haiti earthquake in Bangkok January 21, 2010. Thai elephants walked in the backpacker area of Khao San Road to collect money as part of the country's effort to help survivors in earthquake-hit Haiti.
It’s heartwarming to see around the world people donating to the victims of Haiti’s recent tragedy. Even though it is for a good cause I’m sure PETA would disapprove of fund raisers in Thailand using elephants.
As far as US aid according to NPR:
“– There is a waiting list of 1,400 flights of aid and relief workers into Port-au-Prince airport. Right now, 120 to 140 flights a day can get in.
– So far, the U.S. has delivered 1.4 million bottles of water and 700,000 meals.
– There are now 2,676 U.S. ground troops in Haiti. He expects 4,600 to be there by the weekend. And an additional 2,000 — Marines — will be offshore on Sunday.
– Another 10,445 U.S. military personnel are on 20 ships offshore, from the carrier USS Carl Vinson to the hospital ship USNS Comfort and Coast Guard ships.
– The U.S. military has 63 helicopters working in Haiti, mostly medium- and heavy-lift helicopters.
– More airstrips will soon be opening. Two are in the Dominican Republic and one is in Jacmel, Haiti.”
Reuters Pictures: Thai mahouts ride elephants as they collect money for victims of the recent Haiti earthquake in Bangkok January 21, 2010. Thai elephants walked in the backpacker area of Khao San Road to collect money as part of the country’s effort to help survivors in earthquake-hit Haiti.
Reuters Pictures: Elephants that are used to collect money for victims of the recent Haiti earthquake are seen in Bangkok January 21, 2010. The Thai elephants walked in the backpacker area of Khao San Road to collect money as part of the country’s effort to help survivors in earthquake-hit Haiti.
By Sofreshandsogreen.com Posted: 22 Jan, 2010 |
Thai elephants help collect money for Haiti
A Thai mahout rides an elephant as they collect money for victims of the recent Haiti earthquake in Bangkok January 21, 2010. Thai elephants walked in the backpacker area of Khao San Road to collect money as part of the country's effort to help survivors in earthquake-hit Haiti. [Agencies]
Updated: 2010-01-22 09:46 ( Fri 22 Jan 2010 ) |
