—Tsunami Summary
The tsunami was caused by an earthquake in Indonesia that had a magnitude of 9.2,which is the fourth strongest recorded earthquake.The damage was felt in 14 different countries though Phuket was definitely one of the worst.The tsunami struck early in the morning on the 26th of December also known as Boxing Day.
The after math of the natural disaster with the thai government reporting 4,812 confirmed deaths ,8,457 injuries 4,499 missing after the country was hit by the tsunami.The thai authorities believe that at least 8,150 of the missing people were likely to have died.
The tsunami shocked many locals as they weren't prepared for such damage and loss.They didn't have any warning signals installed as they realise that a tsunami would be a problem for the small island.Though they were wrong as on boxing day morning it arrived and completely wiped out entire beaches coming 2km inland in many places.Since the tsunami warning signals have been put all around the island including evacuation routes.
Many survivors describe the situation as life and death,they also describe that everyone was helping everyone.They knew that they may have lost a close friend or a relate but they could save a loved one of someone else.
Even though the poor island has had to go through tough times from loss to reparations,they have managed to make the island strong and repaired over the years.After the tsunami tourists income decreased dramatically because of the fear of another tsunami,because of this Phuket's economy dropped making the few years after the tsunami very hard.Though nothing can stop the island from blooming once again which now has an economy that is stronger than ever.
The tsunami shocked many locals as they weren't prepared for such damage and loss.They didn't have any warning signals installed as they realise that a tsunami would be a problem for the small island.Though they were wrong as on boxing day morning it arrived and completely wiped out entire beaches coming 2km inland in many places.Since the tsunami warning signals have been put all around the island including evacuation routes.
Many survivors describe the situation as life and death,they also describe that everyone was helping everyone.They knew that they may have lost a close friend or a relate but they could save a loved one of someone else.
Even though the poor island has had to go through tough times from loss to reparations,they have managed to make the island strong and repaired over the years.After the tsunami tourists income decreased dramatically because of the fear of another tsunami,because of this Phuket's economy dropped making the few years after the tsunami very hard.Though nothing can stop the island from blooming once again which now has an economy that is stronger than ever.
Below you can see a list of hotels that were affected by the tsunami or if they weren't affected by it.
Table found: http://www.hotelthailand.com/tsunamihotel.html
| Absolute Seapearl | Closed until further notice |
| Allamanda Laguna Phuket | Operating normally |
| Amanpuri | Still operation, flooding destroyed the gym. |
| Amari Coral Beach | Has been hit and sustained damage, hotel will be closed for renovation until 01 August |
| Andaman Beach Suites | NOT affected |
| Andaman Cannacia Phuket | OK |
| Andaman Seaview | Operating normally |
| Andaman White Beach | Operating normally, not seriously damaged, just resort’s dive centre. |
| Aquamarine Resort & Villa | NOT affected |
| Baan Mai | Closed until further notice |
| Baan Thai Beach Resort | Closed until further notice |
| Ban Yin Dee | Operating normally |
| Banyan Tree | Operating normally |
| Boat Lagoon | Operating normally |
| Burasari | Damaged, will accept bookings from 10 January onwards (but: we recommend to make bookings from 20 January onwards, to be on the safe side) |
| Cape Panwa | NOT affected. Operating normally. |
| Central Karon Village | Operating normally |
| Central Waterfront Suites | Operating normally |
| Chedi | Open, damaged. Beachfront cottages, Deluxe Category Cottages and the Beach Restaurant are badly damaged and will be repaired in low season (from May onwards). All other rooms and facilities were not affected and are fully operational. |
| Club Andaman Beach Resort | Damaged, still operational, all cottages need to be repaired, only 1 pool useable, the 2nd pool should be okay until mid January, garden will take some time to recover, beachfront restaurant closed until further notice. All other rooms and facilities are fully operational. |
| Coconut Village | Operating normally |
| Comfort Resort Patong | Closed until further notice |
| Coral Island Resort | Operating normally |
| Crown Nai Yang Suite | Not seriously damaged, not back in full operation yet |
| Deevana Patong | Operating normally |
| Diamond Cottage Resort & Spa | OK |
| Duangjitt Resort | Has been affected but still operates in Building 1, 2 and Bungalows (in total 137 rooms), the resort is operational and is pleased to serve guests. |
| Dusit Laguna | Open, in general operational, but pool and 1 restaurant are damaged, repairs at 24 oceanfront ground floor rooms, 2 restaurants, activities center and kids club will take about 3-4 months, fully operational. |
| Evason Phuket | The pier was completely restored and fully operational. |
| Felix Karon | Operating normally |
| Front Village | Operating normally (update REAL picture) |
| Hilton Phuket Arcadia | Minor water damage, operating normally. |
| Holiday Inn Resort Phuket | Closed. Cannot accommodate any guest until 30th April 2005 |
| Horizon Beach Resort | Closed until Jan 19’2005 |
| Icon Hotel Phuket | OK |
| Impiana | Not re-open until October 05, severe damages |
| Jiva Resort Phuket | Just minor damages that will be repaired these days, in general OK |
| JW Marriott | Minor damage. Main pool will be back in service by mid January. The Beach Front Seafood restaurant and a few groundfloor rooms that were affected will re-open within 2 months. All other rooms and facilities were not affected, fully operational. The resort is operating under full power and is equipped with fresh water. F&B facilities are open and available to all guests. The JW Marriott Phuket were extremely helpful giving assistance to tourists in transit to the airport and to Help centers. Thank you! |
| Kamala Bay Garden | Operating normally |
| Kamala Bay Terrace | Closed until further notice, unable to operate, lobby and restaurants are damaged |
| Kamala Beach Hotel & Resort | Will be operational again on 1st of March 2005 |
| Karona Resort & Spa | OK |
| Karon Bay View | OK |
| Karon Beach Resort | Closed for 2 1/2 months for repairs, opening February/March 2005, severe damage to 24 ground floor rooms |
| Karon Princess Hotel | OK |
| Karon Sea Sands Resort | NOT affected |
| Karon View Resort | OK |
| Karon Whale Resort Phuket | OK |
| Kata Beach Resort | Swimming pool is temporarily closed for renovation. Nothing else has been damaged, fully operational with all services and facilities, minimal damage to 8 floor rooms. |
| Katathani Bhuri | Operating normally |
| Katathani Thani | Some of the ground floor rooms are currently still under repair and will be re-opened within this month. All other rooms and facilities are fully operational. |
| Laguna Beach Resort | Minor damage. 14 ground floor Deluxe seaview rooms were damaged and need to be repaired, all other rooms and facilities were not affected and fully operational. |
| Laguna Phuket | Operating normally |
| Layan Beach Resort Phuket | Rooms close to the beach are badly damaged |
| Leelawadee Phuket | Some damages in the lobby, other floors are OK |
| Le Meridien Phuket Beach Resort | No water or power supply. Temporarily closed until further notice |
| Le Meridien Phuket Yacht Club | Operating normally except their “Le Promenade” restaurant |
| Mangosteen Phuket | OK |
| Marina Phuket | Fully operationally. “On the Rock” restaurant was completely restored |
| Merlin Beach Resort | closed until further notice |
| Mon Tri’s Boat House | Mom Tri's Boathouse suffered damage on the ground floor and there were no casualties among either guests or staffs. Mom Tri's Boathouse being on renovation and will not honor any reservation on the time. The reopening of Mom Tri's Boathouse that might not be before 1st February 2005 and I will be announce later. All the booking which have had booked at Mom Tri's Boathouse we will transfer and upgrade room to accommodate at Mom Tri's Villa Royale. |
| Montana Grand | Operating normally |
| Nai Yang Beach Resort | Closed until further notice |
| Novotel Coralia | Operating normally |
| Orchidacea | Operating normally (located on higher groundl) |
| Panwa Beach Resort | Operating normally |
| Paradise Koh Yao | Not affected at all, NO damages |
| Patong Beach Hotel | Damaged. Reopening not scheduled before February 2005. |
| Patong Lodge Hotel | Operating normally |
| Patong Merlin | Closed until further notice, severly damaged, no re-opening date has been set, but expect at least 2-3 months to finish repair works. |
| Patong Premier Resort | Operating normally |
| Patong Resort | Major damage, closed until 31 Mar ‘05 |
| Peach Hill Hotel & Resort | Operating normally |
| Pearl Village | Operating normally. The entire hotel area, including the swimming pool, etc. have been completely cleaned up. The facilities on Nai Yang Beach have been restored as well and guest can enjoy swimming again. |
| Phuket Grand Tropicana | Lobby and coffee shop damanged. Fully operational will be from January 11, 2005 onwards. |
| Phuket Golden Sand Inn | 50 bungalows damaged, electricity supply problems |
| Phuket Island View | 20 bungalows without aircon, pool is closed, otherwise runs normally |
| Phuket Merlin | Not accepting any additional bookings. |
| Phuket Orchid | Operating normally |
| Residence Kalim Bay | Some water damages, but is open |
| Royal Meridien Phuket Yacht Club | In general OK, just some damages in lower areas |
| Royal Paradise | Operating normally, but some damage to the road in front of hotel. |
| Rydges Amora Beach Resort | Operating normally |
| Sabana | Closed, due to general clean up, re-open on 14/01/05 |
| Seapearl | Closed until further notice |
| Seaview Patong | Closed for at least 7 month |
| Serene Resort Phuket | NOT affected, organize free snack-corner for in-house guests and outsiders |
| Sheraton Grande Laguna | Open, only minor damage. 6 Ground Floor Ocean rooms and beach restaurant need to be repaired. All other rooms and facilities are fully operational. |
| Southsea Karon Beach | Operating normally |
| Surin Beach Resort | Operating normally |
| Thara Patong | OK |
| Thavorn Beach Village & Spa | Bungalows are all damaged & two restaurants, Marisa & Old Siam, destroyed. Serving 3 meals at Lobby Village Club & guests are staying in the Ocean View Villas. Bookings not recommend at this time. |
| The Bay Resort | Operating normally |
| The Racha | Beach area, swimming pool, main restaurant, spa and villa were damaged. Closed until further notice. |
| The Village Resort & Spa | Operating normally |
| Trisara | Minor damage to beach pool & a few beachside sundeck lounges. Otherwise operating normally. |
| Tropical Garden Resort Phuket | NOT affected, organize free snack-corner for in-house guests and outsiders |
| Twinpalms | Operating normally (no damage, no fatalities) |
| Woraburi Phuket Resort & Spa | Operating normally |
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