Eight crew rescued after fishing boat sinks near Similan Islands Five Thai and three Myanmar crew members were rescued after the fishing vessel Wor. Chok Mana 2 sank near Koh Kao in Phang Nga on 12 November.
Three Thai beaches, including Phuket’s Freedom Beach, make world top 50 Paradise Beach on Koh Kradan, in 23rd place, is described as “Thailand’s most peaceful island shore”, while Freedom Beach on Phuket’s west coast ranks 27th and is noted as a “quiet and secluded beach haven”.
‘Hyundai’ container spotted off Similans ‘Hyundai’ container spotted off Similans — confirmed details at this stage for Phuket readers.