BRUSSELS – The number of Belgians officially killed in the Boxing Day tsunami disaster has risen to ten.

The tenth victim was formally identified in Thailand, said the foreign ministry.

One person is still missing after the killer wave struck the coasts of South East Asia, killing mainly tourists in holiday resorts as well as hundreds of thousands of local people.

People in Belgium can make a donation to help tsunami victims via the following website:

http://www.1212.be

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Subject: Belgian news