Surat Thani authorities issued a warning for people living along the coast to be more cautious as the monsoon reached the province.

The monsoon pushed through four-metre-high waves that flooded numerous houses along the beaches in Tambon Ta Krajai area. Paknam Takrajai School was also flooded and forced to cancelled all classes until further notice. District authorities ordered immediate evacuation of people, particularly children and elder people, to higher places.

Niphon Sakonwaree, district chief of Thachana said that most of houses affected by the high waves were those along the beach. "I already ordered evacuation of people to safer places to minimise casualties and prevent more damages from the flooding."

Koh Samui was also affected by the monsoon, particularly roads along Baan Nathorn beach. Many fishing vessels could not anchor at the piers due to the strong wind and high waves.

Racha Ferry firm meanwhile announced that it would suspend some ferry services due to the typhoon. However many tourists continue to flock to the coastal area to take photos of the restive sea.

Decha Kangsanan, Koh Samui district chief, said that he has issued an order for all speed boats to suspend all services and warned tourists not to swim in the seas.