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7 Years after the tsunami: Positive perception of Khao Lak

7 Years after the tsunami: Positive perception of Khao Lak

As we are approaching the 7th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami, a new survey suggests that perception of the holiday-destination of Khao-Lak   in Thailand is once again favorable, but that pricing and access challenges remain. The QUO Intelligence survey conducted among 206 tourists, business people and residents in Khao Lak in October 2011...
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Casting call for tsunami movie

Casting call for tsunami movie

The casting crew of the upcoming movie "The Impossible" - based on a true account of a family who stayed at Khao Lak during the tsunami - is looking for native Scandinavian speakers to join the filming. The movie will star Ewan McGregor and Naomi Watts in the leading roles.
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Russian missing off Karon Beach

Another visitor to Phuket is missing - and presumed dead - after swimming in the sea off Karon Beach this weekend.
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Badly bruised German found dead at Khao Lak Beach – murder suspected

A badly bruised 22 year old German tourist was found dead at Khao Lak Beach on Wednesday. Police is investigating.
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Plans for massive tin mining off the coast of Khao Lak

Plans for massive tin mining off the coast of Khao Lak

One of the oldest tin mining companies in Thailand hope to start commercial tin mining off Phang Nga in the near future. Tongkah Harbour controls what may be one of the largest deposits in the world.
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