Meanwhile, two more tourists were rescued at nearby Kata Beach at about 6:10pm, lifeguards there reported.
The two, a man and a woman, both aged about 30-40 years old, both survived their rescues and were taken to Chalong Hospital for treatment.
Lifeguards at Patong Beach reported rescuing three tourists after they were swept away from the beach by strong rip currents. All three were safe, lifeguards confirmed.
Lifeguards are maintaining their call for all beach-goers to not enter the water where red 'no swimming'; flags are posted on the beach, as red flags mark where it is not safe to enter the water due to strong waves and strong rip currents.
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