Thetourismnetwork, tourAsiaGroup, comprises of Thailand, Bhutan, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Nepal, Philippines, Sri LankaandVietnam.
The four worst affected countries were Indonesia,the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Thailand.
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"The United States stands ready to offer all appropriate assistance to those nations most affected including Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Thailand, andIndonesia, as well as the other countries impacted, " the statement said.
Myanmar, Bangladesh and some east African nations, however, have lagged behind India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and the Maldives in their investments in public education, Jegillos said.