Floating restaurant blown across river from Laos to Thailand during thunderstorm

A thunderstorm and hail hit the Isaan region of Thailand and the neighbouring country of Laos, yesterday evening. The strong winds of the storm caused damage to a local restaurant and houses in the Mukdaharn province, leading to the roofs being blown off.

A floating restaurant in Laos was blown into the Thai side, and eight people dining in the restaurant were reported to be safe.

As reported by KhaoSod, the thunderstorm and hail hit the Na Po Noi Community situated along the Mae Kong River in Mukdaharn province. The roofs of the houses belonging to locals and the Baan Lao Yuan, a riverside restaurant, were blown off as they were made of corrugated steel sheets.

The damaged roofs piled up on the Samran Chai Kong Nue Road, obstructing traffic in the…