Sen Yai
July 18th, 2007, 13:40
A report from Phuket in this weeks PG Weekly Report (http://www.pgreport.com/170707/170707.htm#PHUKET%20REPORTS) states that Patong Beach Bungalows has been demolished and the site is under re-development.
As many know, Patong Beach Bungalows was devastated by the Tsunami in December 04, but was re-built and re-opened in October 05, with little change from the original.
Whilst this resort was always a little tired-looking (even after the re-construction) it was my favourite place to stay in Phuket due to it's location right on the beach.
Whilst staying there over the years I had often idly dreamed of buying and re-developing the place - and now it seems some one has done just that.
Does any recent visitor or resident have any further news on the re-development? Following the Tsunami there was talk of banning construction within X-metres of the shore-line. Perhaps re-development of an existing site is exempt from this rule.
I expect a new resort hotel will be built, but I hope the developer/operator manages to make the most of this fabulous location without changing the under-stated laid-back feel of a small resort on the beach.
As many know, Patong Beach Bungalows was devastated by the Tsunami in December 04, but was re-built and re-opened in October 05, with little change from the original.
Whilst this resort was always a little tired-looking (even after the re-construction) it was my favourite place to stay in Phuket due to it's location right on the beach.
Whilst staying there over the years I had often idly dreamed of buying and re-developing the place - and now it seems some one has done just that.
Does any recent visitor or resident have any further news on the re-development? Following the Tsunami there was talk of banning construction within X-metres of the shore-line. Perhaps re-development of an existing site is exempt from this rule.
I expect a new resort hotel will be built, but I hope the developer/operator manages to make the most of this fabulous location without changing the under-stated laid-back feel of a small resort on the beach.