thai tsunamis

a lot of people are asking me if i'm still going to thailand in light of the horrific events in southeast asia. i can only say that i am absolutely still going. thailand is a large country and i believe i'll be able to enjoy my time there. i'm sure the national mood will be changed somewhat (how can it not be?) but i've heard inspiring reports of thai resiliency. if the areas of the southwest such as Phuket and the coastline are in too much dissaray, i obviously won't be going there. this flu has been bad enough, i don't want to try my luck with cholera.