About Police Boat 813 Tsunami Memorial
Police Boat 813 Tsunami Memorial in Bang Muang, Khao Lak, Phang Nga, preserves Royal Thai Police Boat 813 (Tor 813) where it was swept approximately 2 kilometers inland by the 26 December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The 30-meter vessel remains in its final resting place as an open-air memorial to the tsunami victims, located near Phet Kasem Road between Khao Lak and Bang Niang.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open-air site with the large, rusted Police Boat 813 resting on its side in a cleared, landscaped area about 2 km from the coast. The boat is preserved as found, with interpretive signs and information boards in Thai and English explaining the 2004 tsunami event. The surroundings are flat and open with parking area, pathways, and photo opportunities. The site is quiet and reflective, allowing visitors to walk around and view the vessel from all sides.
Key highlights
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Preserved 30-meter Royal Thai Police Boat 813 left exactly where the tsunami deposited it 2 km inland
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Open-air memorial marking the force of the 26 December 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
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Interpretive information boards detailing the boat's history and the tsunami event
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Photographic landmark illustrating the tsunami's inland reach
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Dedicated memorial site for remembrance of victims in Khao Lak area