Boats with tourists settled in Phuket – a death

Two boats crashed in difficult conditions outside Thailand Phuket – a person found dead, wrote AFP

More than hundreds of people traveled on two boats. 19659003] – We have canceled the rescue work and will continue tomorrow, said Governor Noraphat Plodthong to AFP

Two boats crashed in bad weather outside of Thailand, announced the l & # 39; AP news agency.

A man died and dozens of Chinese tourists have disappeared, according to AFP authorities.

90 people should have been rescued from a boat while seven are still missing. On the boat were Chinese tourists.

49 people "get help"

Noraphat Plodthong, Governor of South Phuket, says the rescue work was halted for the evening.

– We canceled the relief work and continue tomorrow morning. 53 people are missing, says Noraphat Plodthong to AFP.

39 tourists, Chinese and European, were forced to abandon another boat, but should have been rescued ashore, AP writes. Bangkok Post writes that there were strong winds and seagulls Thursday night local time

– There was a strong wind tonight, said Noraphat Plodthong to AFP.

No Swedes assigned

The Swedish UD has not received any information about the affected Swedes.

– We are aware of the event and the embassy in Bangkok is currently studying whether there are any Swedes affected. But I have no information that this would be the case right now, "said Lina Eidmark in the press release.

If a parent is worried in Phuket, the UD calls for contact with this person, following the reportage at the UN consular inquiry in Stockholm if you fear that the person is missing.

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5 July 2018 15:36