TMD forecasts isolated heavy rain and rough seas for Phuket area
Phuket is among the southern provinces where isolated heavy rain is forecast, while waves south of Phang Nga could exceed 2 metres during thunderstorms.
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Phuket faces thunderstorms and rough seas on September 28
The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts thunderstorms across 60% of Phuket and the southern west coast, with isolated heavy rain and waves reaching more than two metres in storms.
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