Cherry-red dragonflies buzz above the water, an army of ants marches across ... reptiles and insects. Khao Lak is Thailand from a picture-book. And yet, the beaches have not yet been taken over ...

Plunging into the cool water, I didn’t have much hope of spotting ... After a long day spent swimming, the Robinson Resort in Khao Lak was the perfect place to recharge my batteries.

Khao Lak, Thailand, Dec 25 (EFE ... The celebrations took place under the bright sun and tranquil waters of the ocean, mirroring the calm before disaster struck 20 years ago.