“We pray for the victims and families of this epic disaster. The American people and government stand with you as you recover and rebuild

George W.Bush, Laura Bush, Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush "

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His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn of the Kingdom of Thailand to Visit the United States of America to attend the United States - Thailand Amity for Charity Foundation's "A Taste of Thailand Benefit for Tsunami Orphans".

You are cordially invited to "A Taste of Thailand" a benefit for the post-tsunami support of schools and living facilities for the orphans in Thailand, on Wednesday, the 22 nd of June 2005 hosted by the U.S. - Thailand Amity for Charity Foundation.

On April 14, 2005, Ambassador Kasit Piromya attended a luncheon hosted by Mr. Ray Bracy, Vice President, International Corporate Affairs, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. Mr. Bracy presented a check of $200,000 through the Royal Thai Embassy, Washington, D.C. ...

On 13 April 2005, the Thailand International Cooperation Agency (TICA) coordinated the delivery of over one thousand boxes of clothes and dried foods donated by the Honorary Consulate of Thailand in Puerto Rico, Cuidad Deportiva Company, and the people of Puerto Rico to Thailand's Tsunami victims. ...

On 16 March 2005, Ambassador Kasit Piromya hosted the first meeting of the directors of the US –Thailand Amity for Charity (USTAC)...

Press Release 46/48, Post - Tsunami Developments in Thailand

On 9 February 2005 Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai, Foreign Minister of Thailand led a delegation on an official visit to Banda Aceh, Indonesia.

On 24 February 2005, Ambassador Kasit Piromya called on Governor Jeb Bush at the Capitol, Talahasee, Florida. They discussed the Governor's trip to Southeast Asia after being hit by the Tsunamis. >>

Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, accompanied the two former US Presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton during the visit to Phuket Province and Phang Nga Province...>>

The video clips on"Thailand's Tsunami Catastrophe" presented during the special ASEAN Leaders' Meeting on Aftermath of Earthquake and Tsunami in Jakarta on 6 January 2005

On 28 January 2005, Thailand commenced its two-day Ministerial Meeting on Regional Cooperation on Tsunami Early Warning Arrangements in Phuket, Thailand. H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra delivered the Opening Statement at the Opening Ceremony.

Statement by His Excellency Dr. Thaksin Shinawatra Prime Minister of Thailand at the Ministerial Meeting on Regional Cooperation on Tsunami Early Warning Arrangements 28 January 2005, Phuket, Thailand

On 19 January 2005, Mr. Takuji Motooka, Vice President of Itochu International called upon the Ambassador and donated funds for tsunami victims on behalf of the company.

On 16 January 2005, Thai American Foundations of America Inc. in the cooperation with the Royal Thai Embassy organized the concert to raise funds for the tsunami relief effort featuring Maleewan Jemina, a Thai femail singging star. There were approximately 400 people attended and the total donation from the event is 16,000 US dollars.  >> pictures >>

On 12 January 2005, Mr.Ricky Martin, the world-famous Latin singer and the President of the Ricky Martin Foundation, called on Dr.Surakiart Sathirathai, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand, on the occasion of his visit to Thailand to learn about the effects of Tsunami, especially its impact on children.

Statement by H.E. Dr. Chaiyong Satjipanon, Ambassador, Permanent Representative of Thailand to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva at the OCHA Ministerial Level Meeting on Humanitarian Assistance to tsunami affected communities, Room XIX, Palais des Nations, Geneva, 11 January 2005.

On 7 January 2005 at 14.30 hrs., Mr. Albert J. Marchetti, VP for International Affairs of Amerada Hess Corp. presented a check in the amount of 1 million USD to Rachaprachanukroah Foundation, under the Royal patronage of H.M.King in support of affected children.

Guidelines for Treatment of the Deceased Victims from the tsunami

Statement of H.E. Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Special Envoy of the Prime Minister of THailand, at the Special ASEAN Leaders' Meeting on Aftermath of Earthquake and Tsunami, Jakarta, 6 January 2005

Declaration on action to strengthen emergency relief, rehabilitation, reconstruction and prevention on the aftermath of earthquake and tsunami disaster of 26 December 2004

On 4 January 2005, the press conference was jointly given by Dr. Surakiart Sathirathai, Foreign Minister of Thailand, Mr.Colin Powell, US Secretary of State, and Mr.Jeb Bush, US Governor of the State of Florida. The gist of the press conference is the following:...

News Update (1 January 2005) The Royal Thai Police has set up DNA Identification Centers to facilitate the identification of deceased or missing persons from the earthquake/tsunami disaster. In this connection, any persons wishing to leave their DNA samples at the said centers in order to facilitate the tracing of their relatives are advised to contact the Centers at following locations:

• Krabi - Maritime Park and Spa Resort: tel. (075) 620-028-46.
• Phuket - Town Hall: tel. 06-508-3857,
• Vachira Hospital Phuket: tel. 04-744-6070,
• Patong Hospital: tel. 06-691-9793,
• Bangkok - Bangkok International Airport, Terminal 2 (Baggage Claim Area on Ground Floor, Belt 10 and 11) Tel.: 02-535-7694 / 02-535-7687

• Post Picture of Missing Person Here !
• Search for Names of Survivors (Listed by foreign passengers already departed Phuket) (28 Dec 2004)
• List of survivors rescued by the Ocean Princess from Surin Island (26-27 Dec 2004)
• List of survivors at Thammasat University
• Information and Photos of Missing persons, could be obtained at : www.phuketitcity.com
• List of the patient in Phang Nga
• All Patient name in Phuket Hospital
• List of Victims on Earthquake and Tsunami Situation (real time) 
• List of Victims, Narenthorn Center database

• Extend your search for loved ones : Send physical details, distinguishing marks, and photos of missing tidal waves victims to : relief@mfa.go.th together with your email address

Coordinating Center for Foreign Nationals affected by Tidal Waves

According to Tidal Waves which hits some provinces in the Southern part of Thailand on 26 December 2004, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand and the Ministry of Interior sets up the Coordinating Center for Foreign Nationals affected by Tidal Waves today (26 December 2004). The Center will operate 24 hours. Those who wish to seek assistance or provide information on foreign nationals affected by Tidal Waves, please contact ;