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Studies effects of the 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami on Thailand's tourism, focusing on the six provinces of Krabi, Phuket, Phangnga, Ranong, Trang, and Satun. Focuses on its impact during the first quarter of 2005, dealing with losses in physical infrastructure, tourism-driven economy, image, and psychology. Reveals the decreasing numbers of tourists in the 1st quarter of 2005 compared to 2004, looking at the problem solutions of government and private sectors on tourism. Details rehabilitation measures in the areas of tourist spots, marketing, art and culture, safety, and infrastructure along those six provinces