The BFA needs US$200,000 to buy new vehicles to continue EMS education, training and rescue work in Thailand. Secondly, we need a sponsor to provide running costs of (US$1600) to do this in order to run them 24 hours/7 days a week.
Photos: Post Tsunami
Yan Yao Temple: Tribute to the work of Dr. Porntip
Yan Yao Temple: Almost deserted now...
World Vision sponsored temporary shelter for Ban Nam Khem villagers
Some of the orphans of Ban Nam Khem
Andrew: Aussie police officer in charge of the Ban Muang DVI Center
6 Months later: Still 1500 bodies unclaimed or unidentified!
Self sustaining projects to help villigers start new lives
Lone Muslim man in Ranong who is now homeless with no assistance from the government
Government decided to leave the ship, partly due to finances and partly as a monument
Ban Nam Kem Memorial: The man from the book "Wave of Destruction"
After the ceremony the villages of Ban Nam Kem up and leave to get on with their lives
Ban Nam Kem Plaque
Eve of the Anniversary: teenagers play, oblivious to what happened a year ago
Had Lek beach ceremony
Had Lek Beach ceremony: Princess of Sweden in the background
The last and most touching ceremony of the day: A lantern for every soul
Medal from the NZ Government