Royal Thai Navy finds another two deceased bodies believed to be sunken HTMS Sukhothai’s crewmen

HTMS Sukhothai (FS-442) vessel ship
Royal Thai Navy HTMS Sukhothai (FS-442) corvette. Photo: กองทัพเรือ Royal Thai Navy / Facebook.

The commander of the 1st Naval Region announced the discovery of another two dead bodies believed to be those of missing crewmen of the ill-fated [Read More…]

Opposition demand Prayut’s resignation as defence minister over HTMS Sukhothai tragedy

Parliament, meeting at the National Legislative Assembly
Parliament, meeting at the National Legislative Assembly. Photo: Public Relations Department. CC BY-NC-ND 2.0.

Thailand’s opposition parties are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha from his position as Defence Minister, to demonstrate responsibility over the sinking of [Read More…]

Six crew from sunken Thai Navy vessel found dead, one rescued safely

MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter
MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopter assigned to the Blackhawks of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron Fifteen (HM-15). Photo: U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Jordon R. Beesley.

Seven crew members of the ill-fated HTMS Sukhothai were found drifting in the Gulf of Thailand today, but only one of them had survived, according [Read More…]