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After the Tsunami: Lessons from Thailand’s Recovery and Reconstruction Efforts

On 26 December 2004, a magnitude 9.1 earthquake struck off the coast of the Indonesian island of Sumatra, the most powerful undersea earthquake since 1964. It triggered a series of immense waves that slammed into the Andaman coastlines. Six provinces in the south of Thailand—Phuket, Phang Nga, Ranong, Krabi, Trang, and Satun—were severely devastated. The After the Tsunami: Lessons from Thailand’s Recovery and Reconstruction Efforts

AHA Centre: A Journey Towards Enhanced Disaster Resilience

The 2004 tsunami devastated coastal communities across Southeast and South Asia—including ASEAN Member States Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and Thailand—with unprecedented force. The disaster sent shockwaves across the region and left a profound mark on ASEAN, highlighting the urgent need for improved disaster monitoring, preparedness, and response.

From Response to Resilience: ASEAN-Japan Cooperation in Disaster Management

Many disasters may be inevitable as the forces of nature are increasingly becoming unpredictable and destructive. However, their adverse impacts can be reduced through effective collaboration, preparedness, and response. The value of such cooperation cannot be overstated. ASEAN, a region vulnerable to various natural and human-induced disasters, has been working with various partners to enhance From Response to Resilience: ASEAN-Japan Cooperation in Disaster Management