Everyone at the Globetrotters Club would like to pass their condolences and sympathies to all those affected by the tsunami on Boxing Day.

If you are thinking of going to Thailand, here is some up to date news on various resorts. The people in Thailand still need the support of the visiting tourists and are hoping that everyone will not stop coming to their country in their time of need.

Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Koh Samed, Pattaya and all other resorts in the Gulf of Thailand have been unaffected, and tourists are being routed there instead of visiting the West coast.

Koh Ngai has escaped unscathed.

Karon and Kata beaches are not badly affected. Along Karon beach you can hardly see any sign of damage, and the beach is full of people.

Patong beach will probably only take a couple of weeks to get back to normal.

If you are a diver, there are live aboard boats out in the Similan Islands area.

Ao Nang and Krabi only slightly affected.

Khao Lak and Koh Phi Phi totally levelled – thousands dead.

Koh Lanta damaged but not as badly as Phuket, Khao Lak and Koh Phi Phi.