Did tsunami hit Kamala Beach?
Did tsunami hit Kamala Beach? Kamala was one of Phuket's worst-hit areas during the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami. The 2006 Heart of the Universe Memorial pays tribute to lost loved ones with a moving, wave-inspired metallic oval created by prominent Thai artist Udon Jiraksa.
Is it safe to swim in the sea in Phuket?
The clear warm waters are enticing, and are pretty safe for most of the year. The sea does contain dangerous creatures, such as sea snakes, lionfish, stonefish and jellyfish. However, it's only really jellyfish that could concern swimmers, and these are not much of a problem on Thailand's Andaman coast.
How safe is Koh Samui?
Ko Samui has a general atmosphere of safety and respect towards tourists, with locals often going out of their way to assist visitors. While drug-related offenses and theft can occur, these are not as common particularly in tourist areas.
Did anyone survive the 2004 tsunami?
On 26 December 2004, the Indian Ocean Tsunami struck the coast of Thailand. Surachat Lemlae was selling fish from his boat when the tsunami wave hit, leaving him fighting for his life. “My boat capsized, throwing me against the wall, under water “. Read Surachat's story on surviving the tsunami.
Why was the tsunami so destructive at Kamala Beach in Thailand?
NARRATOR: But just a few miles away, Kamala Beach suffered some of the worst damage. Not only was it fully exposed to the tsunami, but the gentle gradient of its seabed amplified the wave's destructive power.