Thai Resort Town Struggles to Revive Tourism By Doualy Xaykaothao Published June 25, 2005 at 9:00 PM PDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 0:00 Doualy Xaykaothao, NPR A Thai father talks to his son at Patong Beach in Phuket, Thailand. While locals who rely on tourist income are struggling, the government must decide how to spend money: on tourism development or the immediate needs of local businessmen. Copyright 2005 NPR