Introduction
On December 26 2004 a massive earthquake registering 9.0 on the Richter scale struck off the west coast of Indonesia. The quake created a tsunami – a series of huge waves that spread destruction across many parts of Asia and reached as far as the east coast of Africa. Some areas along Thailand’s west coast were badly affected by the disaster. In the immediate aftermath, infrastructure in these areas had been severely disrupted. The recovery process has been excellent but those wishing to travel to the affected areas should check with the relevant tour operator, tourist board or embassy for the latest information prior to travel (see Contact Addresses). Up-to-date information is available at www.tourismthailand.org.
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