How many people in Phuket died in the Boxing Day tsunami 2004?

The Boxing Day tsunami of 2004 resulted in significant loss of life in Phuket, Thailand, with approximately 8,000 people reported dead or missing. Among these, around 2,000 fatalities were confirmed in Phuket alone. The disaster had a devastating impact on the island's communities and tourism industry. The aftermath prompted widespread international aid and led to improvements in tsunami warning systems.