While in Phuket, one year after the devastating tsunami, I saw several of these on the different beaches along the west coast of the island. A guide informed us that they were placed to protect people at night from the spirits of those whose lives were lost during the tsunami, who may still be wandering the beaches trying to return to loved ones.

Jeju Island, Korea
At the last count around 14 million tourists visited Jeju during the year, the vast majority Korean nationals who arrive either on domestic flights or by ferry.