Any word on the extent of the damage in & around Krabi? I'm scheduled to be there around the end of March. We were hoping to get some sea canoeing in & see the stacks. I would like to help out the economy but not get in the way of clean up efforts. Thanks,

Hi, the answer realy depends on where you are talking about. Of the areas affected in Krabi province, Phi Phi is the worst -- but there is still places to stay even there, and the locals would dearly like you to show up.

As an aside, I was on Phi Phi three days ago, and the water is clearer than I have ever seen it before - at the time there were between 50 & 75 tourists staying on the ENTIRE island! I'd highly recommend heading there.

Other areas, Ko Yao had some damage, as did some bays on Ko Lanta. Raileh bay also got the wave, but we've been advised that all places there remain open (though haven't seen it for ourselves).

Hope that helps

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Thank you for your information. This is most helpful...

The area I'm considering is Phang Nga. I want to be on the water & try for a little day trekking. So my plan is to look for sea canoeing opportunities. Also, if anyone knows the status of any of the eco touring things to do, I’d like to hear about it.

This is my first trip to Thailand so really, any advice or recommendations would be welcome.

Thanks!