Frigate shot by another navy shipHTMS Khirirat is damaged by an ammunition of HTMS Chonburi at Sattahip Naval Base in Chon Buri on Thursday. (Photo: Wassana Nanuam)A gun shot from HTMS Chonburi accidentally hit HTMS Khirirat on Thursday, causing a fire and injuring 13 soldiers. Both Thai navy vessels were anchored at Laem Thian Pier, Sattahip Naval Base, in Chon Buri province. The incident took place at 11.50am when the naval gun shot discharged from the front gun of HTMS Chonburi hit the rear section of HTMS Khirirat. The Royal Thai Navy said 13 soldiers were injured, 10 of them in serious condition.


Source:   Bangkok Post
March 15, 2024 10:36 UTC