On a seemingly ordinary day off the coast of Surat Thani, a tragic incident unfolded with heart-wrenching consequences. Picture this: a fishing vessel, filled with the unmistakable scent of salty sea air, fell victim to a fierce conflagration, ultimately claiming the life of a crew member. It all commenced on June 23, at the stroke of 3 PM, when Vice Admiral Nares Wongtrakun, the astute director of the 2nd Naval Area Command, took swift action. He tasked Captain Natthaphon Sinphunphon, the diligent deputy director of the Surat Thani Maritime Enforcement Command Centre, to deploy the high-speed rescue vessel, Sornchon 4003. This rapid response came after a distressing call from the vessel’s owner, reporting that the fishing boat, Chotaphinan 15, had succumbed to a raging fire while operating in tandem with Chotaphinan 56. Imagine the scene: coordinates marked an ominous 9°39.794’N and 99°26.073’E, roughly 13 nautical miles adrift from Tha Chang…
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