I couldn't agree more with Randy & Wendy. This aspect of Orient Beach is one of the many things that makes this place so special, and this tradition needs to be preserved. I believe that once the other establishments begin to reappear north of the 'rocks' those folks who wish to keep their suits on will settle in those upper areas (Kontiki, Kakao, etc.). But, it appears that this will take a little while. Please provide us with a report or your observations when you return. We are targeting our 2018 return for early December, followed by another visit possibly in April '19.