Boat fire on Koh Tao, 100 people mobilized to help save lives

Surat Thani, All 108 people were rescued on a cargo and passenger ship that caught fire this morning. In the middle of the sea, Koh Tao A fire occurred on a cargo ship and passengers departing from the port. Mueang Surat Thani District Head to Koh Tao Pier. last morning On board there were approximately 97 Thai and foreign passengers and 11 crew members, for a total of 108 people. There were also cars, motorcycles. and many consumer products are in the ship's cargo hold. The fire started in the ship's engine room and spread. While the incident occurred approximately 3 nautical miles off the coast of Koh Tao, officials and private boat operators mobilized to help evacuate all passengers and crew safely. But some people choked on the smoke. Koh Tao rescuers took him to the hospital. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Source: Thai News Agency