Strong waves and flooding due to higher sea levels wreaked havoc in coastal communities in seven districts of Surat Thani, including Koh Phangan, on Sunday.
Strong winds and three to four metre-high waves battered the coast of Don Sak district in the early morning, causing flooding and forcing 200 families to move to higher ground with the help of emergency rescuers. Local media said the sea levels started to rise in the area at 4am.
