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I agree... these places should be considered as natural zones, no touristic areas modified drastically by men. Nevertheless, I guess they won't change their mind and leave behind one of their main ways to earn money. :?

I also agree in the fact that it continues being a hazardous area to live. They could design new possibilities to avoid future problems - as possible.

Interesting consideration!

Thank you Anyway, I think there are many ways to get benefits out of the place without disturbing or changing the whole sight. They just have to be more creative and careful what they might mess with nature.

:( I'm the country where was attacted by Tsunamis,Thailand.I'd like to invite you to travel here.Everything is o.k and beautiful like the same now.We are trying to stand agin.Local people are waiting to welcome you with our hospitality and friendship.
By the way, Tsunamis is an unexpected event and no one wanted to see it happend again. So you should back to Tsunamis effected countries for support people and it's the way to encourage them to stand with their own feet again.
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I think people should help them by giving money but they also have to go there. Those people live of the turism and if people stop going over there many people will be without any job. I think that although is an horrible situation the one they are living we have to help them to return to their normal live and it includes people going on vacations over there!!!

TP wrote:Should tourists be going ahead with their holidays now in the countries which are still suffering the effects of the recent tsunami?

I think by the moment isn`t convenient because those countries aren`t allowed for receive tourist. First have to offer security on diferents services like health. transportation recreations places and goverment.

well I think that holidays can be celebrated at any time of the year, so if people want to, they can (nobody would say them not to), but, in the other hand how would you feel about some people having fun, when other is trying to live an other day? to survive? I mean is that fair? It's too easy to turn off the tv to have no knowledge of what is happening around the world, but that's just a simple or an easy way to be a careless and a blind person, because no matter what you do...the damage is already done.

So, why are you doing? There's time for everything and everybody, so the question is what time is now?

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well I think that holidays can be celebrated at any time of the year, so if people want to, they can (nobody would say them not to), but, in the other hand how would you feel about some people having fun, when other is trying to live an other day? to survive? I mean is that fair? It's too easy to turn off the tv to have no knowledge of what is happening around the world, but that's just a simple or an easy way to be a careless and a blind person, because no matter what you do...the damage is already done.So, why are you doing? There's time for everything and everybody, so the question is what time is now?
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This is definately a hard question! The economy of these areas are so driven by the tourist dollar that it makes sense that they will urge people to return. Most people want to help; so they will continue to visit. The problem at the moment is the environment that they are going into. There are still earthquakes happening there; and countries are battling to keep up with cleaning up programs (one after another). Then you add the tourist situation into the mix and the obvious lack of infrastructure to cope with additional short-term populas.

I must admit I wouldn't consider going there for a holiday with my family at the moment (not to say i wouldn't down the track). I'm sure other people will though. I would say that most Goverments have taken into consideration that the general opinion will be to stay away; and will make welfare arrangements for those most affected. (I HOPE).

I think we should do that. Because people in tsunami country need our helps, and traveling in these countries is the best way to help them, they need money to build houses and repair everything damaged.
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Many of the tourist destinations in Thailand that were affected by the tsunami are up and running now...but there are very few tourists there to fill them up. Many resort and restaurant employees are on "long-term leave". Places like Thailand are fearing what is called the "second wave" because tourism, which used to account for 5% of their economy, is not bringing in very much revenue at the moment.

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I think that any one said the tourism must stay at home and dont to go there, he had mistaken, our rule in tat life is to help each other,let us take a part of those peoples there,how do we feel when finding our self alone with out help with out sharing sadness it is disasster. so my opinion to hurry in providing help either to go there or to sen a money to them for those who are not able to go
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The tsunami definately affected tourism; but the fear of terrorist attacks will definately finish the tourist trade. Holidays are expensive and usually well planned. People won't be inclined to travel if they are going to spend all their time worrying about terrorist attacks.

Certainly not, because the areas which are affected by the tsunami are under unstable condition, who knows what will happen next. People will be afraid to go there, there might be more earthquakes come and cause more serious tsunami. Besides, after the tsunami, cities are faing the reconstruction problem, there are not many things to see except you wanna be a volunteer to help the local government to rebuilt their cities.

my worst nightmare, I'm so scared about tsunamis and earthquakes, but it's not a reason to no visite these amazing islands , juste chose the right place, i mean where security systems are working on beaches that you would be informed in case of Any massive wave, after that just make sur you've got a healthy feet to run