The storms slammed the two popular southern tourist destinations today (Jan 25) causing flooding.
Social media was flooded with photos showing high seas and stormy conditions in Surat Thani and on Samui and Koh Phangan, particularly along the beachfront near the Na Thon ferry terminal.
Stuart McDonald of the popular Travelfish website tweeted a photo of waves pounding Koh Phangan, home to the monthly full-moon parties.
Nakhon News Online tweeted an image showing above ankle-deep water on Koh Samui with information saying the island’s roads and houses were inundated amid strong wind and waves of 3-4 metres.
Away from the tourist islands, locals in tambon Pak Nam of Chumphon’s Muang district also suffered flooding during high tide. Those living near the shoreline had to move their belongings to higher ground.
Wood debris and rubbish were swept ashore in tourist spots like Thung Wua Lan beach in Pathew district. Fishing boats were forced to take refuge in canals to avoid damage.
The province has warned residents about heavy rain and rough seas, ordering small boats to remain ashore today. Yesterday night (Jan 24), torrential rain flooded some roads in Muang district, but the water receded in the morning.
Prachuap Khiri Khan also experienced flooding along its beachfront after four-metre-high waves pounded the beach this morning. Vendors around Manao beach have had to remove canvas beds and umbrellas from the beach to avoid them being washed away.
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