Phuket

Made it to Phuket from Bangkok today and located in beach side hotel. Pricey by Thai standards but not bad by US standards. It's definitely something to consider for future trips to SE Asia. Nok Air is fine. I will travel Tiger to Singapore on Tuesday. A bit of rest, some time on beach. Looking forward to arrival of family, I need a fix. Also, looking forward to return to USA and teaching my students, working on my house, and relaxing on my porch. Best to any who venture here to read.

Phuket is an island just barely off the southwest coast of Thailand almost on the Malaysian border. It is primarily a beach economy with several beaches and small islands all having beaches. On the mainland, Krabe also has beaches. It really is quite beautiful especially remembering that significant portions of Phuket were destroyed by the tsunami.