Koh Lanta Thailand Tsunami. Shot on beach level in Koh Lanta, Thailand; several people watch as first wave grows and crashes, before cameraman's frantic retreat away from the shore. The tourist season in Ko Lanta runs from October.
The nearby Ko Lanta Yai, however, was not afflicted as badly. Few crowds, clean waters, and a chilled vibe. Malls and high-rise hotels aren't a thing on Koh Lanta.
An island where you can actually find a deserted beach one day and trek at a national park the next.
Its long coastline has nearly a dozen beaches, some considered the finest in the country, and each one with its own charm and atmosphere.
This is not a video of the first, biggest wave where the water retreated before it hit shore (it did retreat several hundred meters before the first wave). Tourists have already discovered it but fortunately the size of the island helps to spread the visitors evenly. Some of the islands are small and uninhabited, and some have.