US secretary of State Colin Powell has said America will give Thailand the support it needs most and help it with reconstruction and identifying bodies, local media reported Tuesday.

"The aftermath of the tsunami is a tragedy for the entire world...I think we have demonstrated in recent days our willingness to provide support," Powell was quoted as saying.

The financial need of Thailand is not as great as financial needs, say, in Indonesia or Sri Lanka...Forensic support, reconstruction support are the kind of support Thailand will need,and not direct financial assistance, he said.

Powell toured relief tents in Phuket, a worst hit tourist resort, and looked at a bulletin board carrying photos of hundredsstill missing.