The 2004 tsunami was a tragedy that caused devestation and so much grief. Whilst on a much lesser scale I also experienced grief after paying the exorbitant admission fee to see what is essentially a Google image search and a couple of videos. I appreciate some of the money goes to charity but doing some research into the charity does not give much clarity as to how the funds are spent. The boat is great, you can see this without going in.

Not so much to see. Only few stall by the locals to claim as a memorial.

The Tsunami museum in Khao lak continues to be a draw for tourists visiting the area as interest remains strong with respect to this tragic event. I came here to see with my own eyes 1 month after the Tsunami and it was not pretty. The patrol boat that has become part of the memorial is very close to the position it came to rest when the waters receded. If you could imagine, a thick layer of mud surrounded this boat as the entire shoreline, where geography permitted, was literally a mud slick as far inland as the water penetrated. The Museum, although agreed they could have done a much better job, does provide some interesting information and video of the event and the impact it had on the community, the visitors and the families who lost loved ones during this time. Typically Thai - They have now increased the price to 300 THB per person to gain entry and apparently are donating some of the proceeds to needy families and children which seems like a worthwhile cause if the money is actually getting to them .

We just needed to visit this museum/place. To see and hear about this tragic tsunami went direct into our hearts… The cost for the entrence goes to support of the local children. The boat went 2 km deep into the land!

A good physical location to learn about the damage of the tsunami and what it had done to Khao Lak. The main area was closed for renovation unfortunately, you can still visit the park & the info boards.

Not bad, but a little small.. Fotos and some videos

A second of the 2 memorials along the coast of Phang-Nga district where most of the devastation occurred and where the majority of people perished in the Tsunami in Thailand. This is the spot where a police patrol boat that was assigned to watch over members of the Royal family was washed over 2 kilometres inland. Along with the patrol boat there is a small museum, 2 outdoor memorials a covered area with many photos taken during and after the Tsunami. These memorials had great significance for both my wife and niece as they had friends who perished and others who survived but lost everything. Please don’t be swayed by some of the negative comments about lack of maintenance this is really a place to reflect on a terrible tragedy and loss of life also to show an example of mother nature’s awesome power.

A police boat left where it was carried inland by the tsunami... a haunting reminder of the power of the ocean. The site itself is unremarkable and there was not a lot of signage/info apart from those set up by independent stall holders selling tokens to raise money for survivors and their families 🤔

I went there because it is near my hostel. However, there aren't nothing much there. But if you go there, you can read and see the 813 boat and some information.

(Translated by Google) Remembering ... when the tsunami ..... (Original) ระลึกถึง...เมื่อเหตุการณ์สึนามิ.....

There are 3 different parts to this whole tsunami area. The museum which charges you 300 baht to look inside a small room. The police boat (free) and a small haphazard exhibition of photos tucked away in a hut which is free but they will try and hardsell you some tourist junk. So basically go for the police boat and ignore the rest. It's just shameless profiteering off a tragedy.

The actual please with the museum seems closed. There is a visitors center from a non-profit Organisation outside of the actual place, with photos and films about the tragedy. 300TBH entry per person, which is ok. Take some time to watch the documentaries at the first floor (there is a room for English and another for German). Then go out and check out the boat, which has been thrown inside the land 2km during the first two tsunami waves. Around the corner, there is a private shack, they have some additional photos in a photo-book. Those pictures might not be suitable for all audiences, some are hard to swallow. They don’t charge, but expect that you buy some souvenir or donate.

Yo, so I totally got to check out the 813 ship that got hit by that crazy tsunami in Phang Nga, Khao Lak zone this morning. Bummer that the museum was closed, but guess what? I still snagged a pic with the 813 warship, the one that's all responsible for looking after Khun Phum Jensen's stuff. 📸🚢 #Adventures #813Ship #KhaoLakVibes

Could have done so much more with this, a Monument with the names of those affected as somewhere to go and remember them. Instead it's 4 rooms with photos and video of the survivors played on a loop. The boat outside is fairly interesting but again not enough information about it and nothing else there. It is fairly interesting but you cannot hear the TVs a and the building is basically a converted convenience store. I would give this a miss and donate directly to one of the Tsunami charities and foundations.

Educational and well-organized My heart goes out to the victims of this tragic event. Love that the entrance fee is given as charity for local kids. Took my kids around and shared some learnings with them too. Nice boat, can be seen from outside the museum.

A sobering reminder of the strength of nature. It's FREE and will give an eye-opening insight into the tragedy that happened here. We spent about 45 minutes to 1 hour here, and that was sufficient. There are a few close by cafés, shops, and taxi services.

Unfortunately the place has been let go quite a bit. Hope it's just because of Covid, but empty buildings & overgrown in places. A real shame. However a small display as you walk in with lots of photos (a lot very hard to look at with dead bodies, but you have to look at them because it's part of history and see exactly what these humble Thai people went through. Truly shocking and terrible.) A local man there who luckily survived tells his story & got the scars both externally (and internally). It's an emotional place. Worth a visit. It's free entry but you can buy souvenirs there & money goes to a Tsunami fund. They are very overpriced so hopefully the money goes in the right direction!

Interesting to learn about the 2004 Tsunami… it’s ok but you don’t need more than an hour to get round. It’s ok

Great place to visit. Even if it is very simple, visit this place to honor all People died over here is à must to do. To see this boat at 2km from the beach show the strength of the tsunami. In the movie, we see the boat jist before the wave.

Moving tribute to those who died, and scary to see the power of Nature. This boat was carried a fair way inshore by the Tsunami and now stands as a memorial where it was dumped. Yet a couple of hundred metres away are easily accessible low hills - thousands could have been saved with better awareness and warning systems which now seem to be in place.

Lots of photos but feels a bit worn down. The picture on the TV on the upper floor is almost not visible and the audio is too low to hear anything. Not worth the 300 baht entrance fee. Go to the local guy behind near the boat instead, you can look at some photos for free and but a drink or a souvenir from the local shop

Nothing Special , no information no people .. just a little souvenir shop with the old photo of the situation.

(Translated by Google) Tsunami Memorial Phang Nga Province has caused the deaths of many tourists. The high waves swept away the wealth. People resting after Christmas night It was terrifying and causing a grudge against NACC, Thailand throughout the country This ship was preserved here in remembrance. Khun Phum who died from this incident (Original) อนุสรณ์สถานเหตุการณ์สึนามิคลื่นยักษ์ถล่มเขาหลัก จ.พังงาทำให้มีคนตายซึ่งเป็นนักท่องเที่ยวจำนวนมาก คลื่นสูงกวาดเอาทรัพย์สิน คนที่กำลังพักผ่อนหลังคืนฉลองคริสต์มาส ช่างน่าหวาดกลัวและก่อให้เกิดความสลดใจต่อ ปชช.ไทยทั้งประเทศ เรือลำนี้ถูกรักษาไว้ที่นี่เพื่อระลึกถึง คุณพุ่มที่เสียชีวิตจากเหตุการณ์ในครั้งนี้

A good source of information for the 2004 tsunami and the video covers the help received from different countries as well as interviews with some survivors. Worth listening to and donation to the orphans the tsunami created.

(Translated by Google) Khao Lak today looks a lot of growth And looking very calm, covid-19 has been shown to have a greater impact than Tsunami has ever done. (Original) เขาหลักวันนี้ดูเจริญเติบโตมาก และดูเงียบสงบมาก covid-19 ได้แสดงให้เห็นว่ามันส่งผลกระทบมากกว่าที่ซึนามิ เคยทำไว้

(Translated by Google) There is no detail and attraction to the traveler. Spending too much of the land budget without generating income for the public and the villagers (officials and capitalists eat well) Parking is very dangerous because there are no fences or colored stripes to be noticed. Is a real waste of the national budget (Original) ไม่มีรายละเอียด​และสิ่งดึงดูดใจ​แก่ผู้เดินทาง​ท่องเที่ยว​เลย ใช้งบประมาณ​แผ่นดิน​ไปมากเกินไป​โดยไม่ก่อให้เกิด​รายได้​ต่อส่วนรวม​และชาวบ้าน​(เจ้าหน้าที่​และนายทุน​กินกันอร่อย)​ ที่จอดรถ​ก็อันตราย​มาก​เพราะ​ไม่มีรั้วกันหรือแถบสีให้สังเกต​ได้เลย เป็นการสิ้นเปลือง​งบประมาณ​แผ่นดิน​จริงๆ​

You need to be prepared to come away feeling upset after visiting, but it's a real eye opener and a valuable reminder of what happened and a memorial to the tragic loss of life caused by this disaster.

I’m still not sure i really found the « true » official museum (if there was one?). Honestly worst experience here so far. As you can see in the picture : what you shold do is not to come here. This is the quality of content you can expect here.

Täällä kannattaa käydä katsomassa ulkona olevat kohteet, poliisivene ja monumentin luona kuvakansioita. Menkää mielummin Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Museum, sieltä saa enemmän irti ja on ilmainen. N.25km matkaa.

This is not an official museum so it all just feels a bit run down. The posters and signs are very old and faded and there are stalls showing pictures but also selling plastic elephants. I would call this place a point of interest (to see the boat) rather than a museum.

14 years ago there was a disaster here. Tragic stories and loss of life. Looks like they are still cleaning up.

Made a short visit to the museum as I was staying within walking distance. You do expect more and it very much seems as if it has just been left and forgotten.

A lot of information but really interesting. My partner and I spent the afternoon there a few weeks ago. We stayed to watch the video from start to finish up starts. I cart really say it was a great afternoon because of what happened, but I would stay pop in find out what happened

Contained a room of photos and explanation of how tsunamis occur and a video of people's accounts of what happened that morning. A navel ship which had been washed up 2km by the wave and a sculpture. There was another gazebo set up out the back with a man who had some photo albums with very graphic photos and selling souvenirs as well as asking for donations to see the photos, i got the impression he was just doing it to line his pockets but I may be wrong. He didn't seem very legitimate.

Not much to see here, but if you want to know more how much devastation the 2004 tsunami caused, you might want to visit this place.

Not worth it unless you are really close. Its just a monument without deeper explanation. However you can be sure that annoying sellers are waiting for you. I wouldn't be surprised if the ship stayed there only because it was too expensive to tow it back to water (and fix it). Entrance was free of charge.

Expected to learn more about the events that lead to so many fatalities. Only thing you will be able to see is the coast guard ship which has been swept away into inlands and the memorial. No survivor accounts of events unfortunately.

Very moving reminder of what happened to the people of Khao Lak and much of Asia. The memorial at the Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Center is at a beautiful spot on the water and also well worth a visit.

Its a tragic, a reminder, history.. very helpful staffs, plenty of parking.

The location and structure were good. Except the exhibition and information may need to improve a lot. You should study for Tsunami 2004 at Khao Lak before to get into here. As per the great memories of losing family and friends.

Should visit the shop opposite the museum. He is a survival of tsunami and now shows his photos during tsunami. Support him to buy his handmade souvenirs

This week is the Signature Phang Nga Festival with great entertainment, fashion show, beauty contest and lots of good music together with numerous food stalls offering everything you could possibly imagine. This is a great idea to promote tourism in the area of Khao Lak. Well done.

Took a trip from Phuket to go and see. You can see the boat for free there is a person selling souvenirs very close to the boat has lots of pictures with lots of stories he was brilliant. The main museum was more than we were prepared to pay so can't comment.

Well worth a visit. The information was insightful and emotive at the same time. Staff were very friendly and there was a small shop for drinks and ice creams to refresh.

Is this how leaders of Thailand pay respect to their dead ? This place is run down, derelict and frankly disrespectful given the magnitude of damage the 2004 tsunami caused. May the ghosts of the fallen haunt all those who are/were entrusted with maintaining this "museum".

Very moving place to visit. Not for the squeamish with very graphic photos but meeting someone who had experienced the Tsunami, was injured but lost everything made you appreciate so much more what we have now.

Interesting to visit this Memorial of such a traumatic event.

2004 Tsunami was enormous tradegy that affected Thailand, Khao Lak was the place where majority of victims were killed. Museum itself is interesting but bit out of date with the way presenting the story. It would be great to have more abiut how Khao Lak was before the tradegy and how it was rebuld after.

Now. I understand the tsunami absolutely devastated the region, but warning, there are some seriously graphic images on display. Felt guilted into buying locally produced tat to 'support the victims'. I donated but I can't be sure it didn't go to the purveyors of this horror show. Some photos and a boat that had been pushed 2km inland by the wave and not much else here.

Sombering tour with confronting information about the 2004 tsunami The yellow paint at the top of the memorial was the height of the wave (10 metres) 2 kilometres in from the beach

We’ve only visited the free tourist information, but there is also a general tsunami museum that you can visit. I believe everyone has seen a lot about the tsunami of 2004, but the pictures you see at the information are very, very raw and sad. The stories that you can read are heartbreaking. But it was worth a visit to learn a little bit more about it

A little depressing, but worth a visit. Understand how high the wave was and what it caused. The name of the monument comes from the number of the patrol ship that washed ashore 2 km from the sea.

Could be in a better condition. The topic is heartbreaking and the pictures (even if they are in bad resolution and bleached) show the disaster in an impressive way. The museum is very small. It should have better financial support.

(Translated by Google) Most of the details are in English. The video is not clear. (Original) ส่วนใหญ่รายละเอียด​เป็น​ภาษาอังกฤษครับ​ วีดีโอก็ไม่ชัดครับ

(Translated by Google) Saw a tsunami as a memorial ship (Original) เห็นเรือที่ถูกสึนามิมาเป็นอนุสรณ์

(Translated by Google) There is a story of the tsunami to see. (Original) มีเรื่องราวของเหตุการณ์ซึนามิให้ดู

(Translated by Google) Start (Original) เริส

(Translated by Google) A ship this size How did the blow come, set 2 locations, the place was good, clean, can take the car to park. (Original) เรือลำใหญ่ขนาดนี้ พัดมาได้ไงตั้ง 2 โล สถานที่ทำดี สะอาด เอารถเข้าไปจอดได้

(Translated by Google) Come to see the ship Tor 813 that was blown by the tsunami across Petchkasem Road and stopped at the foot of the mountain. (Original) มาดูเรือ​ ต.813​ ที่ถูกคลื่นยักษ์​สึนามิพัดข้ามถนนเพชรเกษมมาหยุดที่เชิงเขา

Ok..but the people who sell souveniers there should not be allowed to do so.

(Translated by Google) Come to Khao Lak Takua Pa You have to come and check in. (Original) มาเขาหลัก ตะกั่วป่า ต้องมาเช็คอิน นะครับ

(Translated by Google) In memory of the Zunami December 26, 2004 (Original) Zum Gedänken an den Zunami 26. 12. 2004

Good

(Translated by Google) Mysterious .. Satan is good .. Yes .. (Original) ลึกลับ.. สพึงดี.. ครับ..

(Translated by Google) Let the future generations know the situation at that time For the future to be protected (Original) ให้คนรุ่นหลังได้รู้ถึงเหตการณ์ในครั้งนั้น เพื่อวันข้างหน้าจะได้ป้องกัน

(Translated by Google) It has been around 3 and has developed a lot of places. It is a delight to come, Khao Lak should come and watch. (Original) มารอบ 3 แล้ว มีการพัฒนาสถานที่ไปมาก เป็นสิ่งที่น่ายินดี มาเขาหลัก ควรมาชม

(Translated by Google) Got to understand the correct situation (Original) ได้เข้าใจสถานการณ์​ ที่ถูกต้อง

(Translated by Google) 1 In the Tsunami Memorial The place will look more beautiful. If not obscured by the commercial building And make the landscape attractive The overall environment is clean. There are enough bathrooms available. (Original) 1 ในอนุสรณ์สถานแห่งสึนามิ สถานที่จะดูสวยงามกว่า หากไม่ถูกบดบังด้วยตัวอาคารพาณิชย์ และจัดภูมิทัศน์ให้น่าดู สภาพแวดล้อมโดยรวมสะอาด มีห้องน้ำไว้ให้บริการพอสมควร

(Translated by Google) Read the history of the 2003 tsunami. (Original) ชมอ่านประวัติสึนามิ ปี 2546

Police boat at Tsunami Memorial

(Translated by Google) Saw this ship the 2nd time Can't help thinking, is the tsunami so big ??? If we are in the event that day, will we be saved? We are sorry for all the victims. (Original) เห็นเรือนี้ครั้งที่2 อดคิดตามไม่ได้ สึนามิ ใหญ่ขนาดนี้เลยหรอ??? ถ้าเราอยู่ในเหตุการณ์วันนั้น เราจะรอดมั้ย เสียใจกับผู้สูญเสียทุกคนนะคะ

Impressive. Knowledge can save lifes.

Should visit in late afternoon. No shelter if it’s raining

INice place. Same time very sad, you can go see some photos how people day and is really emotionally.

This is must see place in Khao Lak according to Tsunami disaster.

(Translated by Google) Remembering the damage (Original) รำลึกถึงความเสียหาย น่าเศร้าใจ ขออย่าให้เกิดอีกเลย

Graphic reminder of a terrible disaster. The photos in the nearby buildings are very disturbing and may traumortise some people, especially younger minds I suspect. If in doubt the Police Boat 2k inland gives an idea of the force of nature. RIP to those who perished

I wish people were more respectful here. Skateboarding inside the memorial, taking selfies with the boat; this is a place for solemn contemplation yet seemed like just another viewpoint for pictures and an excuse to take your mask off.

Sad to remember the tsunami. Good to learn

This place is abandoned. There are ship, monument. However,there is a guy who was in a hut. He was explaining what happened and showed some photo albums to us. So, we known his story. He is surviver from Tsunami.

It is place to contemplate and reflect. Not up to the Australian memorials we are used to, nevertheless a place to respect and mourning

(Translated by Google) Tsunami Memorial Hall (Original) อนุสรณ์สถานรำลึกถึงเหตุการณ์สึนามิ

Ok. It is a good place to learn about what happened in 2004 and how bad was the tsunami.

(Translated by Google) Will have nothing to Must be remembered until the generations of children again (Original) จะได้ไม่มีอะไรจะ ้ต้องจดจำไว้จนชั่วลูกหลานอีก

(Translated by Google) What for? (Original) กั้นเชือกเพื่ออะไรครับ

(Translated by Google) good (Original) ดี

There wasn’t much to see but we can realize how bad the TSUNAMI disaster was

(Translated by Google) To warn against natural disasters (Original) ให้เตือนสติ ภัยธรรมชาติ

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, tragic ... Monumental. Nothing can resist the words of nature (Original) Красиво, трагично... Монументально. Перед словами природы ничего не устоит

Empty, may be because of COVID

(Translated by Google) Big loss May I have no more Blow the boat very high (Original) สูญเสีย​ครั้งยิ่งใหญ่​ ขออย่าให้มีอีกเลย​ พัดเรือชึ้นมาสูงมาก

(Translated by Google) Natural Disaster Knowledge Center (Original) ศูนย์ความรู้ด้านอุบัติภัยธรรมชาติ

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately, abandoned like no one cared for (Original) น่าเสียดาย ทิ้งร้างเหมือนไม่มีคนดูแล

(Translated by Google) Saw a ship where the tsunami traveled so far (Original) เห็นเรือที่คลื่นสึนามิพัดมาไกลมากความสูญเสียมากมาย

(Translated by Google) Looks very quiet, should make a seat to rest away from the sun, would be good (Original) ดูเงียบมาก น่าจะทำที่นั่งพักหลบแดดซักหน่อยจะดีนะครับ

(Translated by Google) Not much to see (Original) ไม่ค่อยมัอะไรให้เห็นมาก

(Translated by Google) This place is worthwhile to travel with the knowledge and experience you can share with your children. (Original) สถานที่นี่น่าเที่ยวมีความรู้และประสบการณ์ได้มาเล่าลูกหลานได้ค่ะ