The islands where the Moken live re

The islands where the Moken live received much media attention in 2005 during the Southeast Asia Tsunami recovery, where hundreds of thousands of lives were lost in the disaster. As they are keenly aware of the sea, the Moken in some areas knew the tsunami that struck on December 26, 2004 was coming,[11] and managed to preserve many lives.However, in the coastal villages of Phang Nga Province, like Tap Tawan, the Moken suffered severe devastation to housing and fishing boats in common with other Moken communities.[12]

The islands where the Moken live received much media attention in 2005 during the Southeast Asia Tsunami recovery, where hundreds of thousands of lives were lost in the disaster. As they are keenly Aware of the Sea, the Moken in Some areas Knew the Tsunami that Struck on December 26, 2,004 was Coming, [11] and managed to Preserve MANY Lives. However, in the Coastal Villages of Phang Nga Province, like Tap. Tawan, the Moken suffered severe devastation to housing and fishing boats in common with other Moken communities. [12].