Fishing Boat Found After Storm; All Five Crew Presumed Dead
The fishing vessel Chok Kananya sank during a July 28 storm off Koh Kood island in Trat province with five crew members aboard; three bodies have been recovered while two remain missing and presumed dead.
The fishing vessel Chok Kananya has been recovered and brought to shore in Khlong Yai district, Trat province, after sinking in a storm on July 28, 2569. The boat's owner, Amnaj, believes all five crew members—one Thai skipper and four Cambodian workers—have died. The vessel was towed to port at Baan Khlong Maham on August 4 at 4:15 p.m., where residents and family members of the deceased crew waited to receive the vessel.
The boat left on a fishing expedition on July 10 with no weather warnings reported. After two to three days of lost communication, the vessel sank near Lam Tian Cape off Koh Kood island. Three bodies were later recovered floating in the sea near Koh Kood and Koh Chang; two crew members remain missing and are presumed dead. The boat owner estimates losses in the millions of baht. An investigation suggests the vessel was struck by waves from behind, causing a rope to become tangled in the propeller, causing the boat to lose balance and capsize.
Rescue unit commander Arthit emphasized the importance of safety at sea, urging all fishermen to wear life jackets at all times while aboard vessels. He noted that life jackets can keep survivors afloat for three to four days until rescue arrives.
