Memorial to the victims of the tsunami
27 km. from Phuket airport
Coordinates: 7.951722363266777, 98.28227204012641
In 2004, Phuket was hit by a terrible tsunami, caused by a powerful earthquake in the ocean, which claimed the lives of thousands of islanders. The Kamala region felt the power of the elements the most, where in 2006 a monument dedicated to this tragic event was erected. The famous Thai artist Jirax Udon worked on the memorial.
The sculpture is called the "Heart of the Universe" and is a metal sphere twisting in a whirlwind, symbolizing the unpredictable forces of the natural elements beyond the control of man.
