Asia-Pacific

Thai warship sinks amid strong waves leaving dozens of sailors missing

More than 100 sailors rescued from scene as photos show the Sukhothai listing at a nearly 60-degree angle

Seawater flowed into the ship through a pipe, cutting off the Sukhothai’s power and causing the crew to lose control. Photograph: Royal Thai Navy/AP
Seawater flowed into the ship through a pipe, cutting off the Sukhothai’s power and causing the crew to lose control. Photograph: Royal Thai Navy/AP
Fiona Kelliher in Phnom Penh
Mon Dec 19 2022 - 07:05 • 2 MIN READ

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