This is the terrifying moment a powerful storm struck a market in northeast Thailand.

Strong winds and heavy rainfall battered vendors in Surin province on March 12.

Footage captured by Khun Vishnu shows tarpaulins being ripped away by the fierce winds, while debris is scattered across the ground.

Authorities urged residents to stay indoors until the storm subsided.

Thailand is often affected by tropical storms, particularly during the monsoon season from May to October. These storms typically form in the South China Sea or the Pacific Ocean and move westward, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and flooding.

A tropical storm is a weather system with wind speeds ranging from 63 to 118 km/h (39 to 73 mph), forming over warm ocean waters. While less intense than a hurricane or typhoon, it can still cause significant damage.