Fishing trawler capsizes off Phang Nga in local storm cell

An isolated Saturday night storm cell off Phang Nga capsized a fishing trawler. The entire crew, about 30 or so people, were rescued soon after.

The kamnan of Lam Kaen tambon in Tai Muang district, Umakorn Phaeyai, said this morning the mishap occurred 20 nautical miles offshore.

She said the crew of the 53 tonne Thanakorn 1 waited for rescue in the water or atop the partially submerged hull.

A disaster-mitigation team from Phang Nga Navy Base and the crews of other fishing vessels came to the rescue.

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SOURCE: The Nation

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