Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial

The Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial is a commemorative park and museum in Ban Nam Khem village, Bang Muang, Takua Pa District, near Khao Lak in Phang Nga Province. Built to honor victims of the 26 December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, which devastated this fishing community, the site features a curved memorial wall inscribed with victims' names, a wave-shaped monument, preserved fishing boats and a small exhibition hall documenting the disaster and recovery.

Visitors can expect an open-air memorial park with a long curved wall bearing names and photographs of victims, a central wave-shaped monument, and landscaped grounds. A small indoor museum/exhibition hall displays photographs, artifacts, stories and information about the 2004 tsunami and the village's recovery. Preserved fishing boats damaged by the tsunami are displayed nearby. The setting is quiet and reflective, located close to Ban Nam Khem fishing village and beach, with paved walkways and open areas for walking and paying respects.

Built to commemorate victims of the 26 December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami, which caused extensive loss of life and destruction in Ban Nam Khem, one of the worst-affected communities in Thailand. The fishing village lost a large portion of its population and fleet. The memorial was established as a place of remembrance for Thai and foreign victims and to document the disaster and subsequent recovery efforts.

Serves as a community place of remembrance and reflection for local residents and visitors. It honors those lost, preserves collective memory of the disaster, and educates visitors about the impact on the fishing community and the importance of remembrance and resilience.