Phetchaburi, Aug. 13 – One body has been found, one missing from the elephant trunk storm that sank a tourist boat at the mouth of Bang Tabun Bay, Phetchaburi Province. Another person is urgently searching for. The Governor of Phetchaburi went to the area to follow up the search.

The progress of the elephant trunk storm that hit the speed boat taking 7 tourists to go to the mouth of Bang Tabun Bay, Ban Laem District, Phetchaburi Province until it capsized since yesterday evening (12 August 2023) and 2 tourists were missing. Rescuers mobilized search boats throughout the night. until this morning The body of one missing tourist was found, namely Mr. Chanin, floating on the pier of Bang Tabun Bridge. Not far from the sinking point The rescue then brought the body ashore. And send proof to Ban Laem Hospital, there is 1 person left who has not been found, namely Mr. Kritsanat, 27 years old, Laem villager.

The Governor of Phetchaburi Province Going into the search area, it was revealed that there were life jackets in the boat. But tourists don’t wear it. cause more losses This matter must be reminded and understood by all parties. for safety and it was reported that There are 40-50 houses in the area that were damaged by the storm. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency