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Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and...
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  • Sequence1, photo3. Looking over the Laguna Resort in Khao Lak. Taken from the roof of the abandoned Similana Resort. Khao Lak, Thailand. 10/12/2007..Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice " By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Photo sequence 1, photo 1. Looking South over Khao Lak from the roof of the Similana Resort, one of the only beach front resort left standing. January 2005...Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Sequence1, photo2. Looking South over Khao Lak from the roof of the Similana Resort, one of the only beach front resort left standing. 22/082005...Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice "I By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Sequence1, photo3. Looking over the Laguna Resort in Khao Lak. Taken from the roof of the abandoned Similana Resort. Khao Lak, Thailand. 10/12/2007..Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice " By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Photo sequence 2, Photo 1. One of the only beach front resorts left standing in Khao Lak; the Similana Resort, full of debri and damage from the tsunami. january 2005 ...Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his de By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Photo sequence 2, Photo 2. One of the only beach front resorts left standing in Khao Lak; the abandoned Similana Resort. 22/08/1005...Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice "I came back (to By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Sequence2, photo3. The abondoned Similana Resort. Three years after the Tsunami trees and vegetation are slowly taking over the buildings. Khao Lak, Thailand. 10/12//2007..Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Holiday makers enjoy the sun at Baan Khao Lak Resort. Khao Lak. Thailand 12/12/2007..Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice "I came back (to Khao Lak) because this is paradise, all I want f By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Signs warning locls and tourists about the tsunami hazzard ad evacuation routes. Khao Lak, Thailand. 11/12/2007..Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice "I came back (to Khao Lak) because th By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Last light of the day in a tropical paradise. Khoh Kho Khao Island, near Khao Lak, Thailand. 07/12/2007.Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice "I came back (to Khao Lak) because this is par By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Vegataion has taken over the abandoned Similana Resort at the Northern end of Khao Lak Beach. 10/12/2007 By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • The abandoned Similana Resort at the Northern end of Khao Lak Beach. 10/12/2007..Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice "I came back (to Khao Lak) because this is paradise, all I want from By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Holiday makers enjoy the sun at Baan Khao Lak Resort. Khao Lak. Thailand..Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice "I came back (to Khao Lak) because this is paradise, all I want from my holi By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Holiday makers enjoy the sun at Baan Khao Lak Resort. Khao Lak. Thailand 12/12/2007..Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice "I came back (to Khao Lak) because this is paradise, all I want f By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Beach scenes on Bang Nieow Beach, nr khao Lak, Thailand. Thailand.11/12/2007 ...Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice "I came back (to Khao Lak) because this is paradise, all I want from m By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • New beach bungalows in Kow lak Andaman Beach Resort. Khoa Lak, Thailand.11/12/2007..Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice "I came back (to Khao Lak) because this is paradise, all I want fr By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • A simple memorial to lost loved ones serves as a reminder to the events of 3 years ago. In the background tourists relax in the shade. Khao Lak Beach, Thailand. 11/12/2007..Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Beach huts offering Thai massage on Khao Lak beach. Khao Lak, Thailand. 11/12/2007..Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice "I came back (to Khao Lak) because this is paradise, all I want fr By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Prattana Chanakon in her Beach hut selling fruit and drinks to passing tourists. Bang Nieow Beach, near Khao Lak, Thailand. 11/12/2007..Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice "I came back ( By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • The Laguna Resort on Khao Lak Beach. Thailand. 12/12/2007..Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice "I came back (to Khao Lak) because this is paradise, all I want from my holiday is the beac By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Beach scenes on Bang Nieow Beach, nr khao Lak, Thailand. Thailand.11/12/2007 ...Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice "I came back (to Khao Lak) because this is paradise, all I want from m By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Beach scenes on Bang Nieow Beach, nr khao Lak, Thailand. Thailand.11/12/2007 ...Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice "I came back (to Khao Lak) because this is paradise, all I want from m By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Beach huts offering Thai massage. Bang Nieow Beach, near Khao Lak, Thailand. 11/12/2007.Three years after the devastating tsunami hit Southern Thailand the tourist trade is finally getting close to a full recovery. Khao Lak area in Phang Nga Province was the most seriously affected in Thailand. Thousands of holiday makers, locals and immigrant workers lost there lives on boxing day 2004, when 3 waves up to 10m high hit the beach resort. Many more people also lost there homes and jobs. Providing new jobs and rebuilding a strong local economy is essential to rebuild the community. The UNDP estimated that 120,000 people lost their tourism related jobs to the tsunami. Since then there has been a major effort by governmental, non government and residents to get the hotels and resorts open...This tourist season (which runs during the dry season from October until May) is the first time that holiday makers have returned to Khao Lak in significant numbers. Hotels and resorts in this area have a very acceptable 80% booking and occupancy rate. The Laguna resort which reopened in October had 69 out of 100 functioning rooms full (on 12/12/2007). Sao, a waitress there moved here to work in November said "Its fun, but hard work. we are very busy". This resort was rebuilt from nothing and provides jobs for many local people...Nearly all the buildings on low lying land where completely destroyed by the tidal wave leaving vast areas of barren ground. The last 3 years has seen huge construction projects. Everything has been being rebuilt from the ground up with the faith that holiday makers will return...The effort being put in by the Thai staff and owners is also getting noticed by the visitors. Kaiya Ja Jukke Jenhouirta, a tourist from Finland who is in Khao Lak for 2 weeks, explained that the people are working extra hard to make every thing perfect. Like many scandinadians, Khao Lak remains his destination of choice "I came back (to Khao Lak) because this is paradise, all I wan By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Ramada Resort, bang Niang Beach, nr Khao Lak, Thailand. 11/12/2007 By photographer Ian Buswell
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  • Ramada Resort, bang Niang Beach, nr Khao Lak, Thailand. 11/12/2007 By photographer Ian Buswell
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