Phuket in for three days of heavy weather

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Phuket in for three days of heavy weather
Suthicha Sirirat

PHUKET: -- Red “no swimming” flags were deployed on many beaches in Phuket today after the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a “red” dangerous weather warning for the three days from today until Saturday, for Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket and Krabi.

The TMD warned that there will be heavy rain and waves in the Andaman Sea of three metres or more, and said small boats should not go out to sea.

In Rawai, fishermen moved their boats and equipment onto the shore for protection as waves buolt up. Tour boats, however, continued to go out into Phang Nga Bay from Rawai, though their numbers were reduced, and services between Phuket and Phi Phi were canceled.

Despite the red flags, some tourists were still seen going into the sae at Karon and other beaches.

Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-in-for-three-days-of-heavy-weather-46830.php


-- Phuket News 2014-06-13

[LivinginKata]

I can see that without looking out the window. Wind howling all night, woke me up.

[Guest]

Ao Por pier was very quiet yesterday. All the trips to the Phanga bay were cancelled. I guess the same applies for today.

[KarenBravo]

Seems like after the sinking of several vessels that ignored warnings and the negative publicity that went with it, boat owners are starting to listen.

[Guest]

Today there were plenty of tourists waiting for boats to go out once again.

[stevenl]

Tourboats to Phang Nga Bay from Rawai?