@Stephanie
hier folgende Informationen zum The Racha...
UPDATE ON THE AFTERMATH OF THE TSUNAMI (Dated 27 Dec 2004)
The Owners of The Racha and Sanctuary Resorts wish to provide an update
on the aftermath of the tsunami which hit Phuket and the surrounding
islands on the morning of 26 December 2004.
The tsunami caused considerable damage to the resort property but we
are pleased to report that all guests and staff on the resort are
accounted for and no serious injuries were sustained with the exception
of one staff with a minor leg injury. The guest with the minor leg
injury has already been evacuated to a Phuket hospital by helicopter.
The damage to our property included several beachfront villas,
reception lobby, front office, Dive Centre and local shops, Sunset
Beach restaurant, spa development and the lower areas of the main pool
block consisting of Earth Café, Ice Bar, main kitchen, conference
rooms, administration offices.
The remaining facilities that are intact and operating include 62
villas, the upper deck of the main pool block featuring the Fire Grills
and Star Deck.
The resort team has restored limited telecommunications, water and
power supplies, and the support staff from the mainland have restocked
the resort's supplies using the resort supply boat. Food and beverage
services using our staff facilities are being provided.
The Medical Centre staffed by our nurse is functioning normally with adequate medical supplies.
Whilst our boat transfers to and from the mainland are fully
operational, guests are advised to stay at the resort for a day or so
until the situation in Phuket becomes more organised and some of the
damaged infrastructure is restored.
The Owners and Sanctuary Resorts are currently carrying out structural
surveys to ascertain the full extent of damage. It is likely that the
resort will have to close temporarily to carry out repairs. We will
keep all interested persons informed with further updates as and when
required.
In the meantime, The Racha's Chalong Pier office will act as a Response
Centre to answer any telephone calls and enquiries. We may be
contactable at:
Es scheint ja nochmal für die Verhältnisse glimpflich dvon gekommen zu sein, denn immerhin sind wohl die mehrzahl der Villen intakt und dieSchäden betreffen das eh noch nicht eröffnete Spa, 2 Restaurants und die Tauchbasis sowie die Lobby. Wir warten auch noch auf eine Info ob das Hotel geschlossen wird zur Reperatur oder nicht, denn für uns besteht ja immernoch unser gebuchter Aufenthalt im April.
Gruß
Heiko