By GB News (World News) | Created at 2025-01-15 20:51:26 | Updated at 2025-01-19 15:19:02
3 days ago
A tourist boat with 38 people on board sunk off the coast of Thailand.
The rescue operation was launched off the coast of the holiday hotspot of Phuket.
The Ameray 888, a catamaran, had set sail on an excursion before disaster struck.
A dramatic rescue mission was launched after the vessel capsized and sank in just 20 minutes.
The vessel set off from Chalong Pier
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The vessel was spotted sinking off the coast of Ko Racha Yai
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Thankfully, there were no casualties as they were wearing life jackets.
Several Chinese tourists sustained minor injuries. They were met with a response team and translators when they were taken back to Chalong Pier.
The director of the Phuket Regional Harbour Office, said: "The mandatory life jacket policy proved crucial.
"All passengers were wearing life jackets when the emergency occurred, allowing them to stay safely afloat until rescue arrived."
An investigation into the cause of the accident has been launched.
