28-year-old Belgian tourist Luvovadio Deraut drowned at Phuket's Freedom Beach amidst strong currents and monsoon conditions.

28-year-old Belgian tourist Luvovadio Deraut drowned at Phuket's Freedom Beach, where strong currents dragged him and two Yemeni tourists out to sea. Deraut's body was later found, and lifeguards raised red flags as warnings to visitors. This marks the fourth drowning incident in Phuket province within a week, coinciding with the start of the southwest monsoon and dangerous surf conditions.