22 still missing as naval chiefs plan refloat of the Sukhothai

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22 still missing as naval chiefs plan refloat of the Sukhothai which capsized and sunk on Sunday

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35-year-old, US-built vessel lying capsized at a depth of 40 metres. A submersible vehicle launched on Wednesday aimed to tell naval chiefs the extent of the damage done and the viability of key systems as a technical committee considers bringing in the private sector to help refloat and salvage the Sukhothai. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/12/21/22-now-missing-as-navy-plans-refloat-of-ship/ Joseph O' Connor reports from Prachuap Khiri Khan.

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