Missing skipper found washed ashore

BANGKOK: -- The skipper of a fishing boat which went missing a few days ago with his Myanmar crew after the vessel capsized in the sea off Chumporn province was washed ashore yesterday (Wednesday).

The body which was found on the shore in Tambon Bang Namjoed of Lang Suan district was identified by his relatives as Chatchaval Samutpong, skipper of Chokecharoenrat.

Searches which involved the use of Navy aircraft and vessels were mounted to look for the two fishermen after the relatives of the skipper lodged a complaint with the police about the two men’s disappearance.

Strong winds and choppy sea in the past two days posed an obstacle to the search and rescue mission.

Search continued Wednesday for the missing Myanmar crew who was believed to have drowned.

Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/content/148396


-- Thai PBS 2016-01-28

Believe to have been drowned? Or maybe they threw the skipper overboard and escaped. Who knows! But it seems strange only one body washed ashore if the whole crew got thrown overboard in the same area.

Believe to have been drowned? Or maybe they threw the skipper overboard and escaped. Who knows! But it seems strange only one body washed ashore if the whole crew got thrown overboard in the same area.[/quote

Don't be such a tool. The sea is an angry mistress who can tempt you and kill you in an instance. S£it h@ppens.

It isn't entirely clear from the story (surprising!), but it seems as if the "crew" consisted on one guy from Myanmar.

...and they proudly proclaim how they have 'cleaned up the industry'....

Unlike Captain Bligh, this skipper did not make it to a friendly shore.