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Thai Tsunami 3 years on - A portrait of a Thai fishing village(49 images)
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Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and...
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  • The Beach at Baan Nam Kem. Small fishing boats are moored on the Beach. Baan Nam Kem, Thailand. 6/12/2007.Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • The busy fishing industry at Baan Nam Kem, Thailand, December 2007. .Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • A Thai ma plays Rakaw, a game similar t volley ball, but using the feet and popular with working class Thai and Burmese. Baan Nam kem, Thailand. 13/12/2007 .Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Burmese children in Baan Nam Kem, Thailand. 6/12/2007.Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • A stranded fishing boat left as a tsunami memorial in the village. In the background are new white housing for tsunami survivers. Baan Nam Kem, Thailand. 6/12/2007.Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • The busy fishing industry at Baan Nam Kem, Thailand, December 2007. .Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • The busy fishing industry at Baan Nam Kem, Thailand, December 2007. .Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • The busy fishing industry at Baan Nam Kem, Thailand, December 2007. .Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • The busy fishing industry at Baan Nam Kem, Thailand, December 2007. .Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • The busy fishing industry at Baan Nam Kem, Thailand, December 2007. .Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • The busy fishing industry at Baan Nam Kem, Thailand, December 2007. .Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • The busy fishing industry at Baan Nam Kem, Thailand, December 2007. .Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Burmese children sleeping at a community center run by missionaries in Baan Nam Kem, Thailand. 6/12/2007.Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • The busy fishing industry at Baan Nam Kem, Thailand, December 2007. .Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • The busy fishing industry at Baan Nam Kem, Thailand, December 2007. .Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • The busy fishing industry at Baan Nam Kem, Thailand, December 2007. .Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • The tsunami Memorial Park in Baan Nam kem, Thailand. 6/12/2007.Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • The tsunami Memorial Park in Baan Nam kem, Thailand. 6/12/2007.Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Loacl Thai fisherman relax in Baan Nam kem, Thailand. 15/12/2007 By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • A Buddhist Monk walks in front of a stranded fishing boat, left after the Tsunami. Baa Nam Kem, Thailand. 6/12/2007.Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • The busy fishing industry at Baan Nam Kem, Thailand, December 2007. .Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • A Burmese fisherman at Baan Nam Kem, Thailand, December 2007. .Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • A Thai woman at te pier in Baan Nam Kem, Thailand, December 2007. .Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • A small boat approaches the pier at Baan Nam Kem, Thailand. 7/12/2007 .Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Photo Sequence1 photo1. A clean street next to Panomsak Aiyarattanarak's house. In the background arre new white houses built for tsunami survivers. Baan Nam kem, Thailand. August 2005..Baan Nam Kem, is a busy Thai fishing village in Phang Nga province, Thailand. For the mix of Thai and Burmese workers living here, the sea is the provider. Three years ago the sea was also the destroyer. An estimated 4000 people (half the population) died in this village when the Andaman earthquake sent tidal waves up to 7 meters crashing to shore. SInce then with help from governmental and non governmental organisations in rebuilding homes and livelihoods the village is back doing what it has all ways done - fishing. By photographer Ian Buswell
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