From Koh Lanta we went to Khao Lak. Here are some more photos of tsunami damage I took this afternoon on Koh Lanta's southern beaches where clean-up efforts continue (click on photo to view an enlarged image): The beachside restaurant/bar at the fancy Sri Lanta Resort was totally trashed. One resort here was badly damaged and many trees felled. The room was extremely basic. This is what it looked like before the tsunami And this after from the Sydney Morning Herald The Email We were staying on a mile long stretch of white sand beach that has about 10 to 15 resorts, all with their own restaurants and bars. Koh Lanta - Klong Dao Beach Tsunami Wave Overview, Koh Lanta The far western end of Klong Dao Beach (often referred to Deer Neck), and the fishing village close to Lanta Old Town (on the east side of the island), sustained the most concentrated damage but all damaged structures have been repaired. Talking about it brings tears to Ampai Madsaron’s eyes. POST TSUNAMI PICTURES FROM KO LANTA - 26 Jan 2005. It was a good destination after Bangkok. It was a relaxed 4h car ride. Ko Lanta is off the coast of Thailand near Phuket. This resort, and Twin Bay, nearby on the northern part of Klong Dao beach, will not re-open this season. KOH LANTA, Thailand, 22 December 2014 – It’s been almost 10 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami hit the Thai island of Koh Lanta, on 26 December 2004. Ko Lanta (เกาะลันตา) is an island off the Andaman Coast of Southern Thailand. Kick back on Koh Lanta, Thailand's colourful, chilled-out island that hasn't lost its low-key groove. The tsunami struck the west coast of Phuket island, flooding and causing damage to almost all the major beaches such as Patong, Karon, Kamala, and Kata beach. I know there are evacuation procedures set up in places like Ko Lak/ Phuket for Tsunami warnings but am i right to think the same will apply to Koh Lanta?We are staying in beach front accommodation this coming January and i want to familiarise myself with what do should the nightmare scenario occur. Ko Lantas' official guide book, endorsed by the TAT, Lanta Tourism Office and local government is the KOH LANTA … We found our booked hotel with the help of some locals.
Such a change to what we have experienced so far in Thailand. A quick question regarding the above. An intricate system of reefs, islets, and underwater caves are teeming with vibrant sea life. The owner was not friendly at all. Six days we spent on Koh Lanta. At Koh Lanta's Sri Lanta resort, like many others, tanning platforms, massage platforms, cheairs, etc. Malls and high-rise hotels aren't a thing on Koh Lanta. Today, you'll find decent Wi-Fi and ATMs, however, development has largely been kept under control since the 2004 tsunami. While you splash in the waves you may catch a glimpse of a Moken (sea gypsy) boat, gliding nomadically through the waters. Hello. The worst hit beach in Lanta was the thin strip of sand at its northwestern tip, known as 'Deer Neck', or Kaw Kwang. The dive sites surrounding Ko Lanta are considered to be some of Thailand’s finest.
Once exclusively the secret love of backpackers in the 80s and 90s, Koh Lanta only obtained reliable electricity in 1996. Like many other destinations in Krabi Province, it is known for its diving and long white beaches.