“The Chok Thara 2 was travelling around Koh Ngam-Kho Kalok in the Gulf of Chumphon when it encountered a severe storm. The boat’s captain tried to steer the vessel to safety near the islands, but did not succeed,” Chumphon governor Narong Polla-iad said. The search continued for the 5 missing people, but was made difficult by the dark, stormy conditions, the governor said. The distressed boat was swamped by the storm waves and sank before before the tow boat could reach it. Click "play" to listen to Five snorkellers die in stormy seas and "Download" to keep this file for educational purpose.

Source: Bangkok Post July 27, 2017 05:48 UTC