Tourists among at least five dead as landslide slams into resort on Thai paradise island
Mud and water slammed into a luxury villa in a residential area of Phuket

At least five people are dead after a landslide caused by heavy rain slammed into a luxury villa and homes on the popular Thai resort island of Phuket, leaving a trail of carnage in its wake.

Among the dead were a Russian couple who were on holiday in the area, local police chief Khundech Na Nongkhai said, adding that officers were working to identify the other victims.

'Heavy rain which began at 2.00 am last night caused a landslide that damaged homes. Those living in the area were caught off guard,' Khundech said.

He said the landslide descended from the Nak Kerd mountain range and slammed into a residential area of the island, where hotels and rented apartments are located.

Thailand has been struck by heavy monsoon rains over the last week, largely affecting the country's southern coast and areas in the north.

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