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When is tsunami season in Thailand?

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Tsunami is a Japanese word which means Tidal waves. These waves are usually very high waves at coast, bring destruction to the part it hits. These are caused due the sudden movement of the earth crust in vertical direction. read more

“Tsunami season” last I heard, it hit New Zealand, 2 days back, with 2.5 metres of waves. Thailand 's last tsunami was on 26 December 2004, even then there were many other countries with greater casualties. read more

After the 2004 Tsunami, Thailand created a tsunami evacuation system with alarm towers along the coast, plus radio, television, and text message warnings and clearly marked evacuation routes in densely populated areas. The April 2012 tsunami warning triggered by an earthquake in Indonesia was an excellent test of the system. read more

Beaches along Thailand's west coast - from Ranong to Krabi - were affected by the Boxing Day tsunami, some more than others. In Phuket, Krabi and Ranong, recovery took less than a year. Worst hit were the beaches of Phang Nga, but by high season 2006, the beach resorts on the main tourist stretch (known as Khao Lak) were up and running. read more

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