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Accident Tragedy Strikes in Vietnam: Halong Bay Boat Capsize Leaves 36 Dead
Photo courtesy of CNN Vietnamese authorities are racing against time to rescue missing passengers after a sightseeing boat, the Wonder Sea, capsized in Halong Bay on Saturday. The tragic accident, which claimed at least 36 lives, comes as the region braces for Typhoon Wipha. The vessel was carrying 53 individuals, including 48 tourists and five crew members, when it encountered a sudden squall around 1.30 p.m. local time. Among those on board, ten have been rescued, though three remain unaccounted for. Search operations face challenging conditions as emergency teams, comprising the navy, border guards, police, and port authorities, scoured the area with 27 boats and two rescue crafts. Efforts are hampered by heavy rain and declining visibility as night approaches. Divers have been tirelessly navigating the sunken vessel. A 64-year-old diver, Đinh Khắc Giông, reported, “The passenger cabin is clear, but mud makes accessing the cockpit and engine room difficult.” One heartrending discovery was the body of a six-year-old boy, located near a nearby island. Most passengers hailed from Hanoi, with the youngest being just three years old. The vessel's GPS signal was lost during the storm, contributing to the difficulties faced in coordinating the rescue efforts. Survivors recount harrowing experiences, including a 14-year-old boy who survived four hours trapped in a submerged cabin. State media interviewed Dang Thuy Linh, a survivor recovering in a provincial hospital. "I have lost contact with my son, my husband, and a friend's family," she shared emotionally. "We need urgent action to save those left behind." Among the survivors, a 10-year-old boy is in stable condition despite suffering multiple injuries. The community remains on edge, as families anxiously await news of missing loved ones. Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning limestone islands, has long been a magnet for tourists. However, this incident serves as a grim reminder of nature's unpredictability. Authorities continue their search, hoping against hope to find the remaining missing persons. As rescue operations persist, the focus remains on bringing closure to affected families and learning from this tragedy to prevent future incidents. Financial support for the victims' families is being considered, with an outpouring of sympathy and assistance from the local community. In times of such sorrow, solidarity becomes vital. As Typhoon Wipha looms, the race against time underscores the precariousness faced by both rescuers and families alike. The world watches with bated breath, hoping for miracles amid the devastation. Adapted by ASEAN Now from CNN 2025-07-21 -
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Travel Immigration Unveils Fast-Track Entry for Foreign Families and Students
EFKN Fast-track Lane (Elderly Farang Kee Nok Lane) -
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Middle East 67 Killed Near UN Aid Convoy in Gaza; Israel Denies Full Toll
This seems to be the M.O. of this genocidal nation, and it's extremist policies. They always deny that they've hit a hospital, they always deny that they've killed women and children, and I suppose it works with some people, but they don't seem to care, and the tens of thousands of women and children that they've slaughtered unnecessarily is testament to that. Israel continues to stray very far from the lessons they should have learned during the Holocaust. -
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Fire Massive Blaze Engulfs Rubber Factory in Buriram — Smoke Visible Over 10 Km
Yes agree that foam would be a better extinguishing agent on buning rubber, but there is no way that the quantity of foam required would be available at this fire and the time taken to acquire the foam solution, means that other solutions would need to be applied. Water can be used to extinguish burning rubber, but it's not always the best or most effective method. Water is effective for Class A fires (ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, cloth, and rubber) because it cools the fuel source and reduces the oxygen supply. However, rubber fires can be challenging to extinguish with water alone, especially when dealing with large amounts of rubber like here, hence the longer time for containment and extinguishment. -
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KPlus is now almost useless to me after 4 years without issues they impose this on me
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Beer Bar Scam Soi Buakhou
Perhaps not but probably doesn't deserve to be mugged off like this. Mind you, I don't know how he behaved during the course of the evening. Only the OP can really answer this. Already mentioned sucking of norks etc. Not sure which of them was doing the sucking. Maybe he is a fat bloke with Moobs which adds some credence to your suggestion of 'not a keeper'. All sounds a bit distasteful but not surprising considering the venue. Still doesn't deserve to be robbed though......probably......
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