"The fund will be managed by the mayor of Patong City, the district chief of Kathu and superintendent of Kathu police station " I'm sure they'll be able to 'manage' it very well!

Posted by Mister Ree on February 11, 2010 19:44

You took the words right out of my mouth "mister ree"
Remember the tsunami funds?

Posted by rich on February 12, 2010 12:35

Is it just me .... or wouldn't you rather your "donations" helped the underprivileged Thai people rather that tourists who are too stupid to pay for travel insurance?

Posted by Bobby Brown on February 12, 2010 13:03

They say charity starts at home. I go with all the comments by Mister Ree, rich and Bobby Brown. Bobby yes, the money should go to the locals who live here, not some half arsed twit who will leave after a short period and go home to mommy country.
As for making matters worse, yes it will do just that, put Phuket and Patong in the cesspool of sleaze.

Posted by Graham on February 12, 2010 14:28

Stupid idea, that will bring all the drug people to phuket for that party, and people will die from drug overdose and road accidents will be up for sure. %10 of the money will go to the fund the rest will go into the pocket's of everyone. If tourists want money they should be asking the tourism authority for money, no need to start a drug and alcohol disco. I agree if the tourists had insurance then their would be no problem's.

Posted by jamie on February 13, 2010 02:29

Way to clean up Phuket's image. This is a very dumb idea and a massive step in the wrong direction. Full Moon type tourists only spend money on alcohol and drugs. Is this what you really want? Come on, just come out and admit that anything that generates money is fine with the "powers that be".

Posted by Dave Williams on February 13, 2010 22:07

OMG, what a bunch of snivelers. I assume you all live in Patong, was it not the party atmosphere, beautiful people and non-stop action that drew you there? Yes, Thai people in need deserve our financial help and especially our respect, but out of the many visitors Phuket has annually, some will experience tragedy, and may need financial ssistance. It is so much better to have a plan and funds earmarked for that eventuality. It has been my experience that Thai people will help an individual in trouble from their own time, tables and pockets, even if it causes hardship for them. It is better to have something in place.

Posted by Doretta on February 14, 2010 06:23

Why not to have a full moon party at Nai Harn Beach in Rawai which would be the best place in Phuket to have it.
We definitly need to have a place for monthly full-moon parties as many youngsters and foreigners leaves Phuket to go to Phangan Island every month costing to local tourism industry a big income lost.
- No nearby village; so noise would not be a big problem.
- Easy control by police to stop drug users ans sellers with 2 roads to access the beach.
- Use of the salted lagoon during the monsoon period.

Posted by Whistle-Blower on February 14, 2010 10:10

Dear Doretta, no, I don't live in Patong! Thanks for stereotyping all foreigners... assuming that every foreigner comes/came here for alcohol and sex. Sorry to bust your bubble, but I came to Thailand for Thai culture, nature and the wonderful climate.

Posted by Dave Williams on February 14, 2010 14:00

Is it just me .... or wouldn't you rather your "donations" helped the underprivileged Thai people rather that tourists who are too stupid to pay for travel insurance?

Posted by Bobby Brown on Friday February 12, 2010 at 13:03

I couldn't agree more. If someone can afford to come here for a holiday then they can afford the insurance.
maybe they could use the funds raised to pay the fines for the tourists who will inevitably be arrested on drugs charges at these events.
send them back to koh phangnan!!

Posted by another steve on February 17, 2010 16:03

i would love to see the balance sheet after the overheads are taken out. they say charity starts at home oh by the way does any one know who owns most of the tuk tuks and parking space rents in patong? i wonder......

Posted by barka on February 18, 2010 12:22