1 missing after boat capsizes off Thailand’s Koh Phangan

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PUBLISHED: 29 Dec 2024 at 10: 34

A long-tailed boat that capsized in rough seas off Haad Rin beach, the venue of the Full Moon Party, on Koh Phangan early on Sunday. Twelve people have been rescued while a South Korean man is missing after the accident. (Photo: Koh Phangan Rescue Centre)
A long-tailed ship that capsized in rough lakes off Haad Rin shore, the location of the Full Moon Party, on Koh Phangan early on Sunday. A South Asian person is still missing after the crash, while twelve others have been rescued. ( Photo: Koh Phangan Rescue Centre )

Surat Thani: A South Korean traveler has vanished after a long-tailed motorboat capsized off Koh Phangan early on Sunday night in bad weather. &nbsp, &nbsp, &nbsp,

The collision occurred shortly after 3 a.m. when long-tailed vessel No. 10 visitors and three seamen from Haad Rin Nok, also known as Sunrise shore, were traveling with the 38-year-old to Haad Tien East on Koh Phangan’s southeast side. &nbsp, &nbsp, &nbsp,

The 10 people were two Turkey citizens, four Thais, two Asian, a German and a North Korean man, identified only as Hyun-jin, who is reported missing. &nbsp,

Pairat Kaewsrijan, the commander of the long-tailed ship, told Koh Phangan authorities that powerful waves caused the ship to sink about 400 yards off Haad Rin Nok shore. 12 visitors and sailors were rescued by regional emergency rescuers and hospitality operators who also sent boats to the field. &nbsp,

According to Mr. Pairat, the search for the missing Korean was being hampered by powerful currents and powerful winds. &nbsp, &nbsp,