It was five years ago today when the Indian Ocean tsunami struck with such devastating force. In Thailand, the tsunami hit the Andaman Coast with areas including Phi Phi, Khao Lak, Phuket and Phang Nga badly affected. This morning at various locations on the Andaman Coast, locals and foreigners … [Read more...]

Today marks the third anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami that claimed around 220,000 lives. In Thailand, over 5,000 people died along the Andaman coast. There have been numerous events held today attended by survivors and families of the victims. Buddhist, Muslim and Christian ceremonies have … [Read more...]

With participation from tourists and locals, Thailand recently carried out tsunami evacuation drills to test escape routes and warning systems. The television pictures of masses of sun-seekers panting and sweating as they ran along in the heat did look bizarre. However, nobody in the region needs to … [Read more...]

The Asian tsunami on December 26th 2004 claimed over 220,000 lives. In Thailand, over 5,000 people were killed. Nobody who experienced it in person or who watched the news coverage will forget the events of that day. It is perhaps fitting that the memorial is an understated affair, but I wonder … [Read more...]