Katathani Phuket Beach Resort
Post Tsunami Questions and Answers Document

Q:        Have guestrooms been adversely affected?

A:       Most guestrooms are totally unaffected. A number of ground floor rooms have water damage to soft furnishing. These rooms will remain unoccupied until new furnishings have been sourced.

Q:        Are hotel facilities affected?

A:      All facilities are now back to normal including restaurants, pool bars, swimming pools, spa, fitness center, shops, clinic, hairdresser’s, conference rooms and reception.

Q:        Have swimming pool functionality been affected?

A:       Swimming pools were initially affected by sea water. They have since been emptied, cleaned and treated and are now functioning normally.

Q:        Is there any debris or adverse affect to the beach?

A:      All debris has been cleared from the beach. The beach probably looks as good as it ever done because there are no venders’ chairs or umbrellas. The beach looks totally natural and very beautiful.

Q:        Availability of drinking water?

A:      The hotel is sourcing drinking water from its normal supplier, there has been no disruption and non is anticipated.

Q:        Sourcing of supplies i.e. food, beverage, etc?

A:      The majority of Phuket was unaffected, therefore availability of supplies is normal.

Q:        Disturbance to any part of the sewage disposal and treatment system?

A:      These were unaffected by water and are operating normally.

Q:        Are power supplies normal?

A:      Our power supplies are operating normally. We also have internal power generator for cases of emergency.

Q:        Were any areas of the hotel flooded?

A:       No area of the hotel was actually flooded. Although reception, some ground floor rooms, gardens, kitchens, restaurants and swimming pools were affected by water.  All areas have now been cleaned and restored to normal with the exception of selected ground floor rooms where some contents require replacement. These rooms will remain unoccupied for a short period.

Q:        Is there stagnant water laying that increases the risk of mosquitoes?

A:      Most laying waters reseeded and all residual pools have been removed. There is no increased risk of mosquitoes within the vicinity of the hotel.

Q:        Has water caused any safety issue with regards to electricity, fire and alarm systems?

A:       All electricity, fire and alarm systems have been checked and we are satisfied, they are functioning normally.

Q:        Are medical facilities overloaded?

A:      We are extremely fortunate in Phuket to have excellent medical facilities, whilst hospitals were under pressure immediately post the Tsunamis, the demands on them are now more normal. The Katathani also has a clinic within the hotel supported by the Bangkok Phuket Hospital.

Q:        Has the infrastructure of Phuket been badly affected?

A:       All roads are now unaffected and the airport is operating as normal.

Q:        To what degree has entertainment and tours been affected?

A:       Key entertainment venues such as Phuket Fantasea and Simon Cabaret are open as usual. Bars and clubs are also open with the exception of some closed to the beach at Patong. Tours within Phuket and to Phang Nga are operating. Tours to Phi Phi Island and Similan are cancelled. Offshore diving is restricted.

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