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2005-1-2 20:32:29
CRIENGLISH.com
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Independent media reports 86 people killed in Myanmar due to the tsunami.
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Although loss of life and property in Myanmar is suspected to be higher than reports suggest, damage is not expected to be as high as in neighboring Thailand due to various factors, most significantly the numerous islands off the coast of Myanmar which served to dissipate the force of the tsunami.
Most of the force of the earthquake shockwave moved in an east-west direction so the Thai coast took a direct hit, while the coast of Myanmar runs from south to north, saving it from a direct hit.
Also contributing to Myanmar's apparent lack of devastation is the fact that is it less populated and developed than neighboring Thailand; political instability has prevented the country from capitalising on the thriving regional tourism industry. Therefore, while the death toll is reasonably expected to be higher than currently reported, it is unlikely to reach levels experienced by Thailand.
Representatives of several relief organizations (including the UN, WHO, International Red Cross and Myanmar Red Cross) have visited affected areas and confirm Myanmar's relatively unscathed situation.
The Bangkok Post estimates 800 citizens of Myanmar working in Thailand during the event have been lost; these are included in the Thai numbers.
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