Six crew members remain missing at sea near Phuket

PHUKET, 7 July 2015 (NNT) – Six crew members of a capsized barge remain missing in the Andaman Sea as the Royal Thai Navy continues its search for survivors.

The barge, carrying construction materials and a backhoe, had an engine malfunction before being overwhelmed by strong waves near Koh Racha Yai island, 10 kilometers away from Phuket.

Share this article:

X (Twitter) Facebook LinkedIn Reddit WhatsApp

george

Website: https://www.thailandnews.co
Thailand News delivers the latest updates and in-depth coverage on all things Thailand. We offer a wide array of topics, including breaking news, politics, tourism, business, culture, lifestyle, and entertainment. Get breaking news and the latest news headlines from Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand, Isan, the insurgency-plagued South and Asia.