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Listen Now: Against The Odds | Tsunami In Thailand

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Nov 5, 2025
Experience the harrowing moments of survival as a massive tsunami hits a peaceful beachfront village. Follow Wachari's frantic race to save her daughters and witness the overwhelming force of nature that devastates their community. The vivid storytelling immerses you in the chaos and resilience of those facing unimaginable odds. This thrilling tale highlights human courage in the face of disaster and the heart-wrenching decisions that must be made to protect loved ones.
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INSIGHT

Warning Systems Were Absent

  • The 2004 magnitude 9.1 earthquake triggered a tsunami that struck Thailand without warning.
  • No alarms or cell alerts reached people, making survival dependent on observation and immediate action.
ANECDOTE

Mother's Last-Second Rescue

  • Wachari Tangte watches a massive wave form on the horizon and runs to grab her two daughters.
  • She holds them tightly as the tsunami sweeps through their village, fearing they can't outrun it.
ANECDOTE

Quiet Morning Turned Catastrophic

  • Wachari loves living steps from the beach and is slicing watermelon when a commotion draws her outside.
  • Neighbors point to the horizon where a massive wave stretches across the entire view, shocking everyone.
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