Thasim

Paradise Sand Beach Hotel

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The tsunami claimed my Wife, Daughter and my Son. They were everything to me, but I lost my businesses aswell: 10 rooms in my hotel that had only just been completed, my restaurant, kitchen, and house. My large fishing boat was also destroyed, and my employees are without jobs. I had built up my businesses over many years, and as I have always done, all funds were re-invested. I had spent nearly all my money this year renovating my hotel. I had a lot, and so I have lost a lot. In only ten minutes. I now have exactly 1425rs left in the world.

Now I sit idle wanting to work but with no means to do so. I am not lazy, I know how to run a business. I just need a little starting money to build up again.


Thasim was interviewed by The Washington Post. It is an accurate article, reflecting the position many in Arugam Bay now find themselves in. You can read it here