Tropical Storm Falcon sparked chaos last night after blowing over trees and power lines in Thailand. <br /><br />The effects of the tropical storm which struck the Philippines were also felt in Trang, southern Thailand, which is across the South China Sea.<br /><br />Strong winds blew over a 50ft tall tree which pulled down electricity posts and caused a blackout in Pak Men beach area. Several shop signs were also dragged down by the overhead cables.<br /><br />District chairman Wichai Chusiangjeaw contacted the Provincial Electricity Authority immediately after the incident.<br /><br />He said: "I also have to gather people to clear the tree and some restaurant signs off the road because this road is always a busy one.<br /><br />''There is another tree blockage not far from here, I am glad that no one was hurt from the incident."<br /><br />The staff took several hours to re-install the electricity posts until the power was ready to back on before dawn.<br /><br />The tropical storm is now moving north at 30 kilometers per hour (km/h) from the previous 20 km/h. It continues to have maximum winds of 65 km/h and gustiness of up to 80 km/h.
