Phuket and Phi Phi, along with Khao Lak were in the firing line of the December 26th 2004 tsunami. Initially, to Sunrise Divers based in Karon beach, it seemed the damage was not so bad. See photos below. We were lucky really. Khao Lak was hit hard, Phi Phi too, and some parts of Phuket got it worse that Karon. The photos below show some of Phuket's beaches in the days after the wave, and pictures from a visit to Phi Phi, some 6 months after the tsunami.
All photos below by Gilbert and Jamie from Sunrise Divers. In Phuket right now you would not know anything had happened. Phi Phi is also looking good, though much work is still needed, and Khao Lak is trying to get back on it's feet. We hope to see you here in Thailand very soon.
Tsunami - 26th December 2004 (Karon Beach)
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See photos of Karon just a couple of days later..
Patong Beach, 26th December
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How does Phuket look today? See www.phuket-photos.com
The Clean Up was very fast..
Karon and Kata Beaches, 28th December
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30th December - Clean and empty beaches
Kata, Karon and Nai Harn beaches
