Thai Resort Town Struggles to Revive Tourism By Doualy Xaykaothao Published June 25, 2005 at 11:00 PM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio 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.Doualy Xaykaothao, NPR Copyright 2005 NPR