In 2001 I spent a week in Khao Lak, it was pretty quiet place to be, got dive certified there and really fell in love with it so waking up to the news of the Tsunami broke my heart. Here in the States, not many people had ever heard of Khao Lak but so many were shocked by the devastation and loss of life in such an otherwise tranquil place. I got in touch with our local Red Cross chapter to see what I could do and include our community in helping in some small way. I organized a Thai dinner at our local Community center and as usual our community rose to the occasion. Our local businesses donated the money for the food, volunteers came and helped with the cooking, serving and clean up. We fed 150 people Masaman curry, cucumber salad, Jasmine rice and a mango shortcake with homemade coconut ice cream as well as sold Singha beer. We raised 2500.00 USD for the Red Cross that night that went directly to the efforts in Khao Lak, a drop in the bucket in the big scheme of things but every bit always helps. I brought my family back there in 2008, spent a week there and we were pleasantly surprised by how much had been rebuilt, sadly the bungalow operation I had stayed at previously had not been rebuilt and word was it wasn't going to be but all in all I was happy to see the progress in that special place. Thank you for your reminder and well-done tribute to all those who lost their lives that horrific day.
First comment! That was rather poignant Joe, fair dues to you for covering it & reminding us all about it as I'd completely forgotten this had happened 20 years ago. Have an amazing Christmas & all the best for 2025 my friend 🤗🎅 See you at my live premiere tonight at 9pm if you've nothing better to do! 🤣
I was in Salalah in southern Oman at the Hilton hotel and it was hit by the tail end of the tsunami. The winds and waves hitting the hotel were very frightening all night long. The following week I flew emirates airline holidays to Phuket (pre booked) to the Laguna resort there. It was very quiet and surreal for the 10 days I was there. The locals were devastated yet rebuilt their small businesses back. 🙏🏻
This was one of your best videos. Thank you so much, Happy holidays xxx.
In 2001 I spent a week in Khao Lak, it was pretty quiet place to be, got dive certified there and really fell in love with it so waking up to the news of the Tsunami broke my heart. Here in the States, not many people had ever heard of Khao Lak but so many were shocked by the devastation and loss of life in such an otherwise tranquil place. I got in touch with our local Red Cross chapter to see what I could do and include our community in helping in some small way. I organized a Thai dinner at our local Community center and as usual our community rose to the occasion. Our local businesses donated the money for the food, volunteers came and helped with the cooking, serving and clean up. We fed 150 people Masaman curry, cucumber salad, Jasmine rice and a mango shortcake with homemade coconut ice cream as well as sold Singha beer. We raised 2500.00 USD for the Red Cross that night that went directly to the efforts in Khao Lak, a drop in the bucket in the big scheme of things but every bit always helps.
I brought my family back there in 2008, spent a week there and we were pleasantly surprised by how much had been rebuilt, sadly the bungalow operation I had stayed at previously had not been rebuilt and word was it wasn't going to be but all in all I was happy to see the progress in that special place. Thank you for your reminder and well-done tribute to all those who lost their lives that horrific day.
😥🙏 Hi Joe, you would be correct that if one person started running, the rest would surely have follow. May their souls rest in peace.
First comment! That was rather poignant Joe, fair dues to you for covering it & reminding us all about it as I'd completely forgotten this had happened 20 years ago.
Have an amazing Christmas & all the best for 2025 my friend 🤗🎅
See you at my live premiere tonight at 9pm if you've nothing better to do! 🤣
I was in Salalah in southern Oman at the Hilton hotel and it was hit by the tail end of the tsunami. The winds and waves hitting the hotel were very frightening all night long. The following week I flew emirates airline holidays to Phuket (pre booked) to the Laguna resort there. It was very quiet and surreal for the 10 days I was there. The locals were devastated yet rebuilt their small businesses back. 🙏🏻
Tell you what, everyone now knows when the next time the ocean recedes , they will know what to do. Merry Christmas to you and your family 💓