The UAE Embassy in Thailand has issued a warning to Emiratis in Phuket after local authorities announced a storm alert.

Strong wind and waves are expected in the Andaman Sea

“The UAE Embassy in Bangkok warned its citizens in Phuket to avoid the sea from August 9 to 15, and to follow instructions from Thai authorities,” said the embassy.

Social media users have also been putting out warnings and advice to holidaygoers

People have been giving support

It should be noted that the tourist boat Phoenix that sank last month in bad weather killing 47 passengers WASN’T a small boat and wouldn’t have been affected by this ban on boats leaving port in Phuket. If it’s stormy weather, my advice is NOT to go on a boat trip #Thailand pic.twitter.com/TejjQ5XkNZ

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— Richard Barrow in Thailand ???????? ???????? (@RichardBarrow) August 9, 2018

Grey and windy morning. Don’t swim at the beach. Boat trips cancelled this morning due to big waves. #Phuket #weather

— Jamie in Phuket ???? (@jamiemonk) August 8, 2018

Last week, the UAE embassy in Indonesia issued a warning after 96 people were tragically killed by earthquakes in Lombok.