Police Boat T813 Tsunami Memorial Phangnga is located in Moo 5, Ban Bang Niang, Khuekkhak Subdistrict, Takua Pa District, Phang-nga Province. It was established in response to the devastating Indian Ocean tsunami that occurred on December 26, 2004, off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The tsunami waves spread out in all directions, reaching Ban Bang Niang, Takua Pa District, Phang Nga Province, at 10:30 AM. The disaster caused severe damage to people's lives, properties, communities, and natural resources. Police Boat T813, or simply known as “ต.813”, is a boat belonging to the Royal Thai Police Department. It weighs up to 60 tons or 60,000 kilograms and was stationed on the coast near Khao Lak. It was swept away by the tsunami waves and ended up about 1 kilometer inland. After the event, the boat was left in its position as a memorial to commemorate the lives lost and to serve as a reminder of the destructive power of the tsunami. The memorial site features exhibitions and displays related to the tsunami event in Ban Bang Niang, as well as the sale of commemorative items and books about this particular incident.
