On the Krabi mainland the Hat Noppharat Thara -- Koh Phi Phi National Marine Park suffered minimal damage but repairs have been made and the beaches have already returned to normal tourist capacity.
Further south, Hat Rai Leh and Hat Tham Phra Nang, two of the most beautiful beaches in Krabi, were hardly touched by the giant wave.
Most of the debris on Krabi's damaged beaches has been cleared and recovery work is well underway. All tourist accommodations on the east side of Phi Phi Don -- including the Holiday Inn Phi Phi Island, Phi Phi Island Village Resort, PP Coral Resort and Spa, and Phi Phi Natural Resort -- are open for business, as are those along Hat Yao at the island's southeast corner. Ferries to Phi Phi Don from Krabi and Phuket are in operation once again.
In short, there hasn't been a better time to head to Phuket or Krabi for an island-paradise holiday most people can only dream about.
Instead of destroying the natural beauty of the area, the tsunami in this case flushed away the garbage and filth and left a paradise rejuvenated and restored to its natural splendor, enjoying a welcome respite from pollution and overcrowding.
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