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According to eTN Sources in Phuket, no devastating tsunami hit the Thai coastline. According to eTN Sources in Phuket, no devastating tsunami hit the Thai coastline. Local authorities warned tourists ...

More than three years on, the resort island of Phuket, on the west coast of Thailand, is nearly fully recovered from the devastating 2004 tsunami. In the beach areas of Patong, Karon and Kata, the ...

Visitors to Thailand have long been impressed by the friendliness of the local people and their welcoming attitude to travelers. Visitors to Thailand have long been impressed by the friendliness of ...

Phuket is gearing up for a major event this Thursday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the devastating tsunami that claimed more than 5,000 lives and injured 8,000 others in Thailand. The 2004 ...

PHUKET, Thailand—Five weeks after the Asian tsunami washed across this tourist mecca, the waves are still battering Phuket's residents, even though the sea is calm and the air is filled with the ...

Largely spared from the major devastation caused by the devastating Tsunami, Laguna Phuket is focusing on providing assistance to rebuild shattered lives. The Laguna has established a Phuket Tsunami ...

Phuket Tourist Numbers Triple Since 2004 Tsunami A decade after a tsunami tore through Thailand’s popular Phuket beach region, tourist, flight and hotel numbers have surged. WSJ’s Ramy Inocencio ...

Lonely Planet, the backpacker's bible, says: "In a stressful situation smile, it expresses tons of emotion." Greeting cards featuring flowery, gold-embossed script encourage everyone to smile. Your ...