Fishing Boat Sinks Off Sattahip, Seven Crew Missing

A fishing boat carrying around 20 crew sank in rough seas off Sattahip district, Chonburi, on 22 Sep 2026, leaving seven people missing while approximately 13 others were rescued, according to initial reports. The vessel reportedly went down after being struck by storm conditions and strong waves in waters about four hours' sailing time from Chong Samae San in Sattahip. Rescue teams brought roughly 13 crew members to safety, while the remaining seven were unaccounted for as search operations continued in difficult sea conditions. The Royal Thai Navy's First Naval Area Command, together with fishing communities from Chong Samae San and nearby areas, deployed vessels to search for the missing crew and assist those already rescued. Rescue teams were racing against time as strong waves persisted in the search area, and officials were also working to bring the sunken vessel back toward shore. Authorities had not yet released the names of those involved in the incident. Further details on the search operation and the identities of the crew members were expected as the situation develops.