At least 33 people are still missing after a Thai Navy ship sank last night. The Armed Forces reported on Monday after a severe storm in the Gulf of Thailand.
The army started a search and rescue operation involving ships, planes and helicopters attempting to locate part of the crew believed to have been dragged on an emergency boat.
The corvette HTMS Sukhothai began to sink just before midnight on Sunday after experiencing a series of engine problems while lying about 37 kilometers east of the coast of Prachuap Khiri Khan state. southwest of Bangkok.
The 106 crew on board had to urgently abandon the ship. 73 were rescued by another Navy ship.
Armed Forces posted on social networks video of the corvette sinking and recovery photos The entire crew is in life jackets and on an inflatable raft.
The capture shows Sukhothai, built in the United States and used since 1987, leaning against the pier amidst mighty waves, while another night-time camera captures. when the bow of the ship comes out and a turret above the waterline.