PattayaMale Posted March 4, 2009 Posted March 4, 2009 I just had a good friend return from a 2 week trip to Koh Samui and Phuket. They drove so since tourists are down did not make advanced reservations. I talked to him today and he said he was really surprised that both places were PACKED! They had to check several hotels to find a room. Restaurants and beaches were overflowing he said. It makes one wonder how bad the tourism really is? ` Quote