Thailand resorts hit by floods
The tourist resort of Phuket was devastated
At least 257 people died and 1,000 were injured after the massive sea surges caused by an earthquake smashed into Thailand's western coast.
The worst hit areas were on beaches near Phuket, with reports of divers and sunbathers being swept out to sea.
Hotels were under water after 5m-10m (16 to 33 feet) waves hit the coast and there were reports of tourist bungalows being carried away by the water.
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