"Navy" is not discouraged, continues to search for 5 more missing HTMS Sukhothai personnel, with "SEALs" having searched 24 islands, remaining 8 islands that the operational team will be able to explore all islands today.

At 12:00 noon on January 3, 2023, Admiral Karnjan Monthat Phlin, spokesman for the Royal Thai Navy, revealed that until now, the Royal Thai Navy is still searching for 5 more missing personnel from the boat incident. Sukhothai continued to sink.

especially along the coast

which the special operations of

Naval Special Warfare Command

Royal Thai Navy

The force is divided into 3 sets, consisting of an underwater search unit.

surface search kit

and a search kit on the island

by laying carpets to search for various islands

in the area of ​​Chumphon Province

Including Mu Ko Chumphon National Park, which has a total of 32 islands. At present, 24 islands have been explored, leaving 8 unexplored islands. Today's plan will explore the remaining 8 islands, including Koh Khang Suea, Koh Rang Ha. Coconut Island, Yo Island, Ko Nok Island, Rang Bantad Island, Khram Island and Phitak Island

However, if it goes according to plan, it will survey all islands of Chumphon Province today.

while the power of

Maritime National Interest Administration Center Region 1 or Sor Chon Lor. Region 1 continues to place forces in the search area from Prachuap Port.

Bang Saphan District

Prachuap Khiri Khan Province to Lang Suan District, Chumphon Province, focusing on exploring the beaches and surrounding islands.

Operational results so far (3 Jan. '23 at 11:00 a.m.) No more missing people have been found.

Summarize the help to victims (3 Jan. 23) at 11:00 a.m. Total of 105 troops, 76 survivors, 24 dead, of which 23 can be identified by name and there is evidence indicating that it is Navy personnel and in the process of identity verification to confirm the identity of 1 person, remaining 5 missing people.