Planning my next trip to Phuket and it sure caught my attention when the earthquake was announced. Its only becoming clear now that the Thai coast is not threatened since the earthquakes are further south and the landmass of Sumatra is blocking any possible tsunami from hitting Thailand.

And there has been an effect in Thailand. Tried to call my boyfriend half an hour ago and got a message that "all circuts to this country are busy". Im guessing there is a lot of phone traffic between the States and that part of the world right now tying up the Pacific Cable. Finally did get thru to him after 2 more tries.