"Navy" recently confirmed that the Royal Thai Navy "Sukhothai" has died, 6 bodies, Seahawk helicopters.

In the process of transporting the bodies of the 6 deceased to Bang Saphan District for identity verification.

Search for 23 more missing people

On December 20, 2022, reporters reported the latest progress in the case.

HTMS Sukhothai shipwreck latest Twitter Royal Thai Navy @prroyalthainavy

Posted information states that

1 additional death was discovered, a total of 6 deaths were found.

Transport the bodies of the 6 deceased to Bang Saphan District for further identity verification.

Summary: 7 found today, 1 survived, 6 dead, 23 still missing.

The reporter also reported that

for the timeline of personnel rescue operations

"Sukhothai Royal Ship"

At 2:14 p.m., he was notified by HMS Ang Thong that there was one more victim, General Chananyu Kaensriya, who was initially informed that his general health was in good condition.

3:00 p.m. Received notification from HTMS Naresuan found 5 dead bodies (preliminary data), consisting of

1. Lt. Samart Kaewkluen

2. Col. Atcha Kaewsuphan

3. Colonel Amnat Pimthi

4. Sergeant Major Chakkaphong Poonpol

5. Gen. Akaradej Phobat

Which all names are waiting for confirmation again from identity verification

4:00 p.m. Help Center opens.

for identity verification

At Sawangrat Sattha Thammasathan Foundation, Bang Saphan

7:30 p.m. Received notification from HMS Bhumibol found one additional body of the deceased.

In total, 23 victims remain to be searched.

Mr. Lertyot Yamphrai, Bang Saphan District Chief, revealed that at this time preparations were being made to accept the body of the deceased to prove the identity of the person.

The place and staff have been prepared to receive the case.

As well as the medical team who will undergo a preliminary autopsy, ready to accept the situation at the Sawangrat Sattha Thammasathan Foundation area.

In Kamnoet Noppakhun municipality, Bang Saphan District, to facilitate the relatives who come to contact

I would like to bring the body to perform religious ceremonies.