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Six Months On

Challenges and achievements six months after the tsunami

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Sources: Bangkok Post, The Nation, MCOT, ThaisNews

12 July 2005:

Recovery needs migrant workers who were rounded up and deported by Thai authorities after the Dec 26 catastrophe
The fishing industry in tsunami-struck Ban Nam Khem wants the Burmese migrant workers to come back as these workers could play a vital role in bringing about economic recovery in the areas. There were about 1,000 Burmese workers living in the area before the tsunami. A few hundred have returned while the rest are unaccounted for.

12 July June 2005:

Deputy Prime Minister Pinit Jurusombat follows up the tsunami assistance packages in Krabi
The Deputy Prime Minister was informed that so far 56 million baht has reached the hands of 23,060 affected people. Rajaprachanukroh School 37 was built in Khao Phanom district to facilitate 288 affected students who UNICEF is supplying with educational materials. The Thai Red Cross Society has given 29 million baht for boat building. Phi Phi Island's land re-planning is still in the process.

12 July 2005:

Phang Nga to complete early warning systems in 16 locations within 3 months
The province has been approved to have warning systems installed in 16 locations within three months. The first two locations are planned to be at Panat Nikom temple at Ban Bang Niang. Evacuation routes are also planned.

14 July 2005:

Disaster-response systems 'lacking'
A meeting called by the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department concluded that Thailand is ill-prepared to deal with disasters and national emergencies because structural problems, especially the lack of a centre to co-ordinate efforts and give out orders in times of disaster, present an obstacle to efficient response.

16 July 2005:

Wave victims seek transfer of officials
Tsunami victims caught in land disputes with business groups have asked the government to transfer some local police and administration officials out of Phang Nga, for allegedly trying to intimidate them. Land disputes are said to be most intense at Ban Taptawan, Ban Nairai, and Ban Laem Pom in Takua Pa district.

18 July 2005:

UNICEF enhance personnel skills in dealing with long term rehabilitation programs for Tsunami affected children of the Andaman
The UNICEF joined hands with the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security to hold a seminar for related officials and private personnel from the six southern provinces in the Andaman region, to enhance their skills in dealing with orphanages and children affected by the tsunami. It also aims for long term rehabilitation and redevelopment.