The Dutch flee from Thai islands in chaos

Some Dutch people have narrowly escaped, but other tourists and resort owners on three Thai islands are seriously prepping for tropical storm Pabuk: extra diesel,.

Daan Winters is Thursday morning one of the last to flee from Koh Tao, a small island in the east of Thailand, which traditionally takes the first blows in the event of natural disasters. He is 'one of the lucky ones' who has left the chaos behind, Winters realizes. 'Many tried to buy or exchange a ticket last minute, often without success. All boats were full. '