Fishing Boat Sinks in Storm; 13 Rescued, 7 Missing
A fishing boat sank in the Eastern Gulf near Chon Buri on September 22, leaving seven crew members missing despite rescue efforts that saved 13 others from the 20-person crew.
A fishing boat sank in rough seas and high winds in the Eastern Gulf on September 22, approximately four hours from Sam Sorn Channel in Sattahip District, Chon Buri Province. The vessel was carrying about 20 crew members. Authorities have rescued 13 people so far, but seven others are missing and presumed swept away by currents with their fates unknown. The Royal Thai Navy's First Naval Region, supported by local fishing communities in the Sam Sorn Channel area and nearby regions, mobilized rescue vessels to conduct urgent search operations amid high waves and rough conditions. Rescued crew members are being transferred back to shore, with further updates on the situation and casualty details to be released periodically.
