Death and Rebirth in Phuket
The tsunami cost tens of thousands of people in Thailand their jobs and their homes. Some 8,000 people died. A special multimedia presentation explores life in Phuket, one year later.
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Slow Rebuilding Process Frustrates Tsunami Victims
The Asian tsunami that struck one year ago left nearly 170,000 people dead or missing in the Indonesian province of Aceh alone. Hundreds of thousands more lost their homes and the rebuilding process has not been as swift as they had hoped.
Slow Rebuilding Process Frustrates Tsunami Victims
The Asian tsunami that struck one year ago left nearly 170,000 people dead or missing in the Indonesian province of Aceh alone. Hundreds of thousands more lost their homes and the rebuilding process has not been as swift as they had hoped.
A Year After Tsunami, Town Continues to Rebuild
Peuken Bada lost nearly half its population in last year's tsunami. Now, nearly a year after a wall of water swept most of the Indonesian town away, homes are being built and a new school is open. But residents are still struggling with the trauma of the disaster and the slow pace of reconstruction.
A Year After Tsunami, Town Continues to Rebuild
Peuken Bada lost nearly half its population in last year's tsunami. Now, nearly a year after a wall of water swept most of the Indonesian town away, homes are being built and a new school is open. But residents are still struggling with the trauma of the disaster and the slow pace of reconstruction.
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Tsunami Relief Money Is Slow to Take Effect
It's been 6 months since a tsunami swept across the Indian Ocean, killing a quarter of a million people in a dozen countries. As NPR's Margot Adler reports, the billions of dollars in aid that have poured into those countries is only beginning to make a dent.
Thai Resort Town Struggles to Revive Tourism
Six months after a tsunami struck the region, tourism in the Thai resort town of Phuket has yet to rebound. Tourist revenue -- the community's lifeblood -- is down by half. Hotel rooms remain empty, while scores of airlines have ended or cut back service.
Thai Resort Town Struggles to Revive Tourism
Six months after a tsunami struck the region, tourism in the Thai resort town of Phuket has yet to rebound. Tourist revenue -- the community's lifeblood -- is down by half. Hotel rooms remain empty, while scores of airlines have ended or cut back service.