British tourists stranded after Thai floods

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British tourists are among thousands stranded in popular Thai holiday resorts after severe flooding swept through the south of the country. At least 15 people have drowned or been buried in mudslides caused by the unseasonable downpours. The Foreign Office said they were not aware of any British casualties. Holidaymakers are reporting empty cash machines and food shortages as the Thai navy evacuates 1,200 tourists from the islands of Koh Samui and Koh Tao. Trains to the region have been cancelled and several airports shut. A British team of eight consular staff are on their way to Koh Samui airport to help stranded Britons. -BBC