Fifth Anniversary of the Tsunami
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 joined together to attend Buddhist ceremonies [...]
Tsunami Victims Remembered
Today is the fourth anniversary of the tsunami which claimed the lives of an estimated 220,000 people. In Thailand, over 5,000 people died and the day has been marked by acts of remembrance along the Andaman Coast. Tourists and locals came together to pay their respects and take part in merit-making activities such as releasing [...]
Tsunami Anniversary
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 taken place in Phuket, Khao Lak, Phi Phi, Krabi [...]
Tsunami Evacuation Drill
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 be reminded why such measures are necessary.
Tsunami evacuation [...]
Tsunami Memorial Sculpture, Krabi
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 just how many visitors [...]
