Survivor of the 2004 Asian Tsunami now runs an orphanage

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Watana Sittirachot, raised in a Thai orphanage after being affected by the 2004 Asian tsunami, now runs the orphanage. The tsunami killed 230,000 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand and other countries. Sittirachot earned degrees with support from the orphanage and took over as director after the founder's death. Khao Lak, a tourist spot in Thailand heavily affected by the tsunami, shows signs of rebuilding and remembrance.

Key Points

  • Sittirachot thrived at the orphanage, earning multiple degrees and taking on leadership
  • Khao Lak, a heavily affected area, shows signs of recovery and remembrance through rebuilt structures and memorials
  • Efforts to clean and maintain a cemetery for tsunami victims

Pros

  • Sittirachot's success story after surviving the 2004 Asian tsunami
  • The orphanage providing care and education for many children affected by the disaster
  • Efforts to remember and honor the victims of the tsunami

Cons

  • Tragic loss of lives and devastation caused by the tsunami