Backed by the fancy (and sprawling) Kata Thani Phuket Beach Resort, the beach is described by recent visitors as "family friendly." This spot along the southwest coast of Phuket is popular among ...

I don’t wish ever a disaster of this magnitude on anyone,” one woman said. But the 2004 Asian tsunami also made her realize ...

Phuket's New Year celebration is simply more festive when you head to its beaches. While Patong Beach often takes the spotlight, Kata Beach is a more comforting alternative. Here, you can enjoy the ...

With better technology, we could further shorten the time between an earthquake and when the tsunami warning goes out.

It’s been 20 years since the devastating Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which claimed tens of thousands of lives. The ABC has returned to some of the hardest-hit areas for a documentary on their ...

CANNON BEACH — Many residents are familiar with the resounding “moos” that reverberate around town and warn of impending tsunami danger. But for months, the cow-like sirens have been absent ...

Strong demand from foreign buyers continues to draw Bangkok-based developers to Phuket's condo market as they seek diversification from weak local demand. Artitaya Kasemlawan, head of the ...

PHANG-NGA, Thailand: When the Indian Ocean tsunami hit the south-western coast ... Only about 800 people live on the island. Unlike nearby Phuket, few tourists visit and islanders live a quiet ...

In Southern California, a large swath of Venice and all of Marina del Rey are in a tsunami hazard area. So are wide sections of Long Beach, including Belmont Shore, Naples Island and the city ...

This week, Thailand marked 20 years since the Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004. Five thousand people were killed, but a local tribe managed miraculously to survive with almost no casualties among them.