UPDATE: Koh Samui ferry capsize. 3 people still missing.
3 people are still missing in the aftermath of the capsizing of a Koh Samui car ferry, the Raja 4. The incident happened last night, about 2 nautical miles short of Don Sak pier in Surat Thani, on its way back from Koh Samui. It was transporting garbage from the island and had trucks, crew, drivers and a company salesperson on board.
A total of 16 people were on the boat. This incident happed around 10 pm last night in the midst of a nasty storm that whipped up 2-3 metre waves in the section of the Gulf of Thailand. 2 men were rescued earlier today washed up on a nearby island. They were reportedly wearing life jackets. They were both in good condition and had been taken care of by island locals. They were found around 3pm.
3 people remain missing. The conditions continue to be rough with the annual monsoon being strengthened by a weather system currently passing over Vietnam.
