PHUKET: The rain that has soaked Phuket overnight and today is expected to continue until Tuesday (Dec 20) as the heavy wet weather continues to batter Southern Thailand’s east coast on the Gulf of Thailand.
The heavy weather on the Gulf saw Surat Thani Governor Witchawut Jinto this morning issue an order for all vessels, including ferry boats, in any district with access to the Gulf of Thailand to remain ashore. The order is to remain in effect until at least tomorrow (Dec 19).
Across Phuket and the lower Andaman Coast light rain and moderate showers are expected to continue.
Chompharee Chomphurat, Director General of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), issued a weather advisory this morning warning of heavy to very heavy rain in the region that is to remain in effect until at least Tuesday.
“An intense high pressure area or cold air mass from China has extended its…
