Now playing Next no comment Damage as tropical storm hits Thailand's east coast Trees and utility poles were levelled and city streets and country roads flooded on Friday as rain, winds and surging seawater from Tropical Storm Pabuk hit coastal villages and world-famous tourist resorts in Thailand. 08/01/2019
Now playing Next world news Thai cave boys take part in Buddhist ordination ceremony Most of the youth football team rescued from a cave in northern Thailand have taken their first step towards becoming Buddhist novices. Their coach is also taking part in the ceremony which is a tradition for Thai men who have experienced adversity. 24/07/2018
Now playing Next Thailand 'Today is D-Day' for Thai boys, says rescue operation chief The twelve teenagers and their football coach have been trapped inside the Tham Luang cave complex for more than two weeks. 07/07/2018
Now playing Next Thailand Thailand cave boys write letters to their families: 'I love you' The 12 boys and their football coach have written letters to their parents in their first communication since being trapped by flood waters on June 23. 07/07/2018
Now playing Next world news Thai diver, Samarn Kunan, dies during cave rescue attempt - #GME This morning on Good Morning Europe, we report on the tragic news of the death of a former Thai Navy SEAL. Samarn Kunan, 38, perished while assisting with rescue efforts in Chiang Rai, where 12 boys and their football coach have been trapped underground for more than 13 days. 06/07/2018
Now playing Next Thailand Bangkok hit by flash floods Areas of Thailand's capital, Bangkok have been severely disrupted after being hit by flash floods. The floods triggered by an overnight downpour were the heaviest Bangkok had seen in 25 years and overwhelmed the city's drainage system. 15/10/2017