Young Thai Girl and Uncle Drown in Phuket Sea in Rough Conditions

*Home Featured News Young Thai Girl and Uncle Drown in Phuket Sea in Rough Conditions. A 13-year-old girl has been found dead along with her uncle after the two were swept out to sea by strong waves while swimming off…*

Published: 2026-03-16 19:40 UTC Event date: 2025-11-03

### What happened

Young Thai Girl and Uncle Drown in Phuket Sea in Rough Conditions Phuket – A 13-year-old girl has been found dead along with her uncle after the two were swept out to sea by strong waves while swimming off Bang Tao Beach in Phuket’s Cherng Talay subdistrict on Sunday morning.

The Thalang Police told the Phuket Express that the victims were identified as Natwipha, 13, and Phumisak, 42, both residents of Thepkrasattri in Thalang. According to local authorities, the pair had been enjoying a morning swim near a beach on Sunday (November 2nd) when they were caught in powerful surf and disappeared beneath the waves.

### Local context

Young Thai Girl and Uncle Drown in Phuket Sea in Rough Conditions Phuket – A 13-year-old girl has been found dead along with her uncle after the two were swept out to sea by strong waves while swimming off Bang Tao Beach in Phuket’s Cherng Talay subdistrict on Sunday morning. The Thalang Police told the Phuket Express that the victims were identified as Natwipha, 13, and Phumisak, 42, both residents of Thepkrasattri in Thalang.

### Next developments

Officials have not announced further measures yet, and additional confirmed updates are expected.

Source: https://thephuketexpress.com/2025/11/03/young-thai-girl-and-uncle-drown-in-phuket-sea-in-rough-conditions/