Yeah, I get the impression they're really trying to develop the climbing in the north.
If you still feel compelled to help Tsunami efforts in Thailand, don't send money. None of the money sent to the Thai government is going down south (they even asked people not to send money).
Get in touch with Billk or myself, who can guide you on where money/effort really is needed.
It's not all about returns of course, but it was so touching to be told by locals "when my house finished, you come back stay here. No hotel, restaurant, money. You stay with my family. is important to me here (touches heart). |