A VILLAGE damaged by fire last year has been fully restored and will be officially handed over to 17 families this afternoon.
The sea gypsies in Hin Lookdeaw, near the Tachatchai checkpoint in Phuket's north, have helped 27 students from Phuket Technical College to rebuild the homes in a safer style since the fire.
Before the blaze, the homes were built close together but the new homes, linked by boardwalks, are a safe distance apart and more robust in construction.
Phuket Governor Wichai Praisa-ngob, who was planning to be at the village for today's formal handover, quickly organised help for the 85 villagers made homeless by the blaze on June 29.
Many local authorities and charities also speedily organised accommodation and assistance for the homeless villagers.
Most of the students lived and worked in the village for long periods, making practical use of their skills and learning as they built.
The rebuilding project leader, teacher Pean Tongchai, believes the experience has been good for the students, both in terms of their skills and social outlook.
Sunny Future for Phuket Village Razed by BlazeThe sea gypsies in Hin Lookdeaw, near the Tachatchai checkpoint in Phuket's north, have helped 27 students from Phuket Technical College to rebuild the homes in a safer style since the fire.
Before the blaze, the homes were built close together but the new homes, linked by boardwalks, are a safe distance apart and more robust in construction.
Phuket Governor Wichai Praisa-ngob, who was planning to be at the village for today's formal handover, quickly organised help for the 85 villagers made homeless by the blaze on June 29.
Many local authorities and charities also speedily organised accommodation and assistance for the homeless villagers.
Most of the students lived and worked in the village for long periods, making practical use of their skills and learning as they built.
The rebuilding project leader, teacher Pean Tongchai, believes the experience has been good for the students, both in terms of their skills and social outlook.
Photo Album A school project with lasting benefit has seen a village in north Phuket resurrected by the boys from Phuket Technical College. They have hammered their way into local folklore.
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i'd love to see some photos.
Posted by another steve on February 23, 2010 13:43