Navy Officer Found Dead in Rayong Sea After Falling from Inflatable Boat During Duty

[Georgealbert]

 

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The body of a naval officer who fell into the sea while on duty in Rayong was found floating at sea on the morning of January 4.

 

At around 08:00, Police Lieutenant Colonel Thongdao Khotlakkham, Deputy Inspector of Muang Rayong Police Station, was notified of a body found in the sea near the 7th Infantry Battalion, Marine Division, located in Taphong Subdistrict, Mueang District, Rayong Province. The officer informed his superiors and proceeded to the scene with naval officers, a medical team from Rayong Hospital, and rescue workers from the Sawang Porngkuson Foundation.

 

The location was behind the 7th Infantry Battalion’s military camp. The body was discovered floating 2-3 nautical miles from the shore. Officials retrieved the body and brought it back to land.

 

Investigations revealed that the deceased, Chief Petty Officer First Class Thanet, a gunner aboard Ship T.233 under the Royal Thai Fleet, had fallen overboard from an inflatable boat while on duty at sea near the 7th Infantry Battalion on January 1 at around 17:30. The First Naval Area Command launched an extensive search operation, requesting assistance from local fishermen and nearby vessels.

 

The recovered body matched the description given in the missing person report. The officer was wearing a yellow t-shirt and shorts. His family later confirmed the identity of the deceased as Chief Petty Officer First Class Thanet.

 

The body was sent to Rayong Hospital for a detailed autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Investigators will also question navy personnel who were present during the incident. Following the autopsy, the body will be handed over to the family.

 

-- 2025-01-05

 

 

[watchcat]

2 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

The body of a naval officer who fell into the sea while on duty in Rayong was found floating at sea on the morning of January 4.

 

Wouldn't it be mandatory for naval workers to know how to swim.  ??

[petedk]

6 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

Wouldn't it be mandatory for naval workers to know how to swim.  ??

 

Maybe there is more to the incident than has been reported.