Pha-ngan, Surat Thani - Authorities asked resort operations on this tourist destination island to cancel the famous Full Moon party for fear that the approaching Depression "Durian" would unleash heavy rains and strong winds there.
Buree Thammarak, senior Pha-ngan district assistant chief said he had sought cooperation from resort and business operators on the island to cancel the Full Moon party planned Wednesday night.
He said the operators were also instructed to warn tourists not to swim in the sea as it had turned rough because of the approaching depression, which was about 50 kilometres away from Samui Island.
Buree said he had ordered boats not to leave the shore until the storm had gone.
Decha Kangsanan, Samui district chief, said it was likely that the storm would hit Samui soon.
He said all speed boat services from the island were cancelled until the weather condition improved.
The Nation