One missing after boat capsizes off Phangnga

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PUBLISHED: 29 Dec 2024 at 10: 34

The long-tailed boat that capsized in rough seas off Haad Rin beach, the venue of the Full Moon Party, on Koh Phangan on early Sunday. Twelve people have been rescued while a South Korean man is missing after the accident. (Photo: Koh Phangan Rescue Centre)
The long-tailed vessel that capsized in rough seas on Koh Phangan on early Sunday, off Haad Rin shore, the site of the Full Moon Party, capsized in rough lakes. 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 in poor weather early on Sunday morning. &nbsp, &nbsp, &nbsp,

The long-tailed vessel No. 3 was involved in the accident soon after 3am. 10 visitors and three seamen from Haad Rin Nok, also known as Sunrise shore, were traveling to Haad Tien East on Koh Phangan’s eastern aspect with 38. &nbsp, &nbsp, &nbsp,

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

The long-tailed boat’s captain, Pairat Kaewsrijan, reported to Koh Phangan authorities that powerful waves had capsized the ship at 400 meters off the Haad Rin Nok. Local crisis volunteers and hospitality operators responded to the scene and managed to save 12 tourists and sailors. &nbsp,

According to Mr. Pairat, heavy winds and powerful currents hampered the search for the missing Asian. &nbsp, &nbsp,