7 rescued after night in rough seaTRAT: Seven crew of a fishing boat that capsized in a storm were rescued on Wednesday after nine hours in a wave-tossed sea clinging to lifebuoys. A navy patrol boat, Tor 227, was sent from the pier in Khlong Yai district to search for the crew. About 8am on Wednesday, the seven men, comprising the Thai captain and six Cambodians, were plucked from the sea to safety. They were taken ashore at Khlong Yai pier and taken to Khlong Yai Hospital for health checks. The strong southwest monsoon prevails over the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.

Source: Bangkok Post July 14, 2022 02:45 UTC