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Shepherds in Thailand are preparing to take a tourist boat sunk in Phuket on Thursday. The death toll from the accident has risen to at least 41, it still misses 15 people.
The Phoenix hit the Andaman Sea during a storm. On board were 93 Chinese tourists and 15 Thai crew members. The master was charged with negligence causing damage and loss of life. The identity of the captain was not disclosed. He says he is innocent
Divers scour the ship, which is a few dozen feet deep, for survivors and victims. The relatives and friends of the Chinese victims arrived in Phuket to identify their relatives.
Reimbursement of medical care
Chinese President Xi Jinping has asked the Thai authorities to spare no effort to find the victims, reports Chinese state news agency Xinhua. The Chinese have sent rescue teams with divers to Thailand to help them.
Three helicopters, eight ships and hundreds of aid workers are involved in the rescue operation at sea. The Thai government will reimburse all the medical expenses of the victims. According to Xinhua, the family of the deceased receives some 36,000 euros to compensate.
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