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South upset by warnings of tsunami
Psychic's claims spook locals, hurt bookings

The government is working to dispel rumours sparked by a fortune teller that Andaman coastal provinces will be hit by a tsunami on Thursday.

Anchalee Vanich, the prime minister's deputy secretary-general and a resident of Phuket, said a vigorous campaign was under way to reassure residents and tourists along the Andaman coast.

Residents are frightened after a fortune teller predicted a tsunami would hit the region on Dec 30.

Some tourists are reported to have cancelled their hotel bookings.

Ms Anchalee insisted yesterday that early warning systems and contingency plans were in place and people could visit the provinces with confidence.

Kruawan Jankaew, a geologist with Chulalongkorn University's faculty of science, said there was very little chance of a tsunami in the near future since there have been no warning signs.

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