Search and rescue operations were launched today (Sunday) in the Gulf of Thailand, off the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, for an unknown number of fishermen and tourists following the capsizing of about 20 boats during a freak storm.

Summer storms forecast for most of Thailand this weekend

It is reported that a storm sent large waves rushing toward the coasts of Pak Phanang, Mueang and Tha Sala districts.

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By Thai PBS World