SURAT THANI, April 4 (TNA) – A fire broke out on a night ferry, carrying passengers and goods while heading to Koh Tao from a pier in Surat Thani this morning.

Passengers and crew rescued from sinking ferry in Koh Tao

The ferry carried approximately 97 Thai and foreign passengers and 11 crew members, totaling 108 individuals.

The vessel departed Surat Thani at 11 p.m. on Wednesday and was expected to arrive at the island in the morning.

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