There are currently no reports of casualties but a relief operation centre has been set up at Chalong Bay for the victims.
Photo from: Phuket Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
Both accidents took place amid a rainstorm and rough seas.
Photo from: Phuket Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
There was also a report that two Russians went missing while riding a jet ski off Phuket’s Koh Racha during the storm. The authorities are now trying to locate them.
Photo from: Phuket Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation