Tsunami Archive
The 26 December 2004 tsunami was the worst natural disaster experienced by Thailand in its recent history. A total of 8,212 people were killed or were missing presumed dead. Over 400 communities along the Andaman coast were affected, and almost 5,000 houses were destroyed or damaged. An estimated 150,000 people in the tourism and fisheries sectors lost their jobs or livelihoods. Total damage was estimated at US$ 1.6 billion.
As part of a coordinated effort by the United Nations Country Team in Thailand, UNDP played an important role in recovery and rehabilitation efforts following the tsunami.
For a comprehensive picture, download the report “Tsunami Thailand: One Year Later”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched a Donor Assistance Database (DAD) in November 2005 to track international assistance for tsunami relief and recovery to Thailand. It can be found at http://dadthailand.mfa.go.th/dad/
Press releases:
2 December 2006
President Clinton Hails Impressive Tsunami Recovery Effort in Thailand
2 November 2006
Disaster-hit Communities from Thailand, Across Asia and New Orleans call for Greater Voice in Recovery Process
4 August 2006>
Building Back Better in Koh Lanta
Photo Essay: Expanding community access to water
7 March 2006
Tsunami-hit Thai Muslim Community Granted Land Rights in a National Park
9 February 2006
First tsunami evacuation drill in Thai School
22 December 2005
Tsunami Thailand – One Year Later
National Response and Contribution of International Partners
29 July 2005
UNDP Strengthens Tsunami Early-Warning System in Thailand
05 July 2005
Soka Gakkai Thailand Joins UNDP To Empower Tsunami Affected People
24 June 2005
Rolls-Royce Adds Power to UNDP Thailand Tsunami Effort
23 June 2005
Six Months After Tsunami, UN Agencies Say Hardest Work Lies Ahead
13 May 2005
Build Back Better: New post Tsunami vision for Koh Lanta unveiled.
01 March 2005
Livelihoods Next Step to Tsunami Recovery in Thailand, says UNDP Official
11 January 2005
UNDP provides diving equipment for Thai coral clean-up
07 January 2005
30,000 Thai fisherman lose livelihoods, says UN assessment
01 January 2005
Brazil donates 16 tons of humanitarian aid to United Nations for Tsunami-Thailand
Thailand Tsunami Disaster
Project Archives under programming cycle
| Year | Name of Project | Project Document |
| 2006-2007 | Management of Natural Resources and Environment | |
| 2006-2007 | Fishing Community Fuel Bank Building, Ranong Province | |
| 2006-2007 | Community Solid Waste Facility of Baan Bangkluaynai, Ranong Province | |
| 2006-2007 | Baan Hadsai Khao Multipurpose Building, Ranong Province | |
| 2006-2007 | Baan Tha Klang Fishing Community Shop, Ranong Province | |
| 2006-2007 | Centre for Maintenance of Small Scale Fishing Boats, Krabi Province | |
| 2006-2007 | Building for Storing Utensils and Group Meeting, Phang-nga Province | |
| 2006-2007 | Construction of Building for Community Savings Group of Baan Ao Makham | |
| 2005-2006 | Capacity Building for the Environmental Damage Assessment and Rehabilitation in the Areas Affected by the Tsunami | |
| 2005-2006 | End-to-End Early Warning and Preparedness System for Tsunami and Other Natural Hazards in Southern Thailand | |
| 2005 | Support for Rehabilitation of Traditional Communities and Municipalities in Tsunami-affected Areas in Thailand | |
| 2005 | Construction of Building for Savings Group of Baan Ao Makham | |
| 2005 | Construction of Building for Savings Group of Baan Bangchan/Nathalay |
