Tropical storm Pabuk has begun pelting southern Thailand with rain and wind, in what is expected to be the worst storm to hit the region in 30 years.

The storm made landfall at 12:45 local time (05:45 GMT) in the province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, the Meteorological department said.

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It is expected to move across southern Thailand hitting several popular tourist spots.

Source: Thailand Pabuk: Tourist islands hit by worst storm in decades