 Phra Nang
Beach took a big hit from the wave, just like Railay Beach. The Rayavadee Premier Resort, which is the
only hotel at this beach, suffered some damage and is still closed
and under renovation. The wave seems to have swept right through the
resort over to Railay East, because you can see small debris and sand
everywhere on the footpath from Phra Nang Beach to Railay East. Damage
can be seen at the Rayavadee's beach bar and the beachfront bungalows.
 The inland
parts of the resort have not suffered hard, as far as can be seen
from the footpath, except for the fact that the resort's garden looks
damaged from sand and debris.
Due to the Rayavadee's closure, Phra Nang Beach itself looks pretty
deserted, even though it is completely intact, except for the damage at
the Rayavadee's bungalows. The good news is that you will hardly ever
have the chance to find that much space for yourself at such a
beautiful place.
 The
coral reefs around the beach are a different story. Since the wave was
not stopped by anything before hitting the shore, the corals have taken
quite a beating and have mostly been shattered. There is still lots of
fish around, but I was unable to see any anemones.
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