On December 23, 2022, journalists reported that in the evening Adm. Pakorn Monthatphalin, spokesmanNavy concluded naval personnel search and rescue missions Since the Royal Sukhothai incident that today the Royal Thai Navy organized a naval force consisting of Royal Taksin Ship HTMS Naresuan HTMS Kraburi HTMS Narathiwat Boat Tor 114 Boat Tor 270 Join the Search Also, Underwater Destroyer and Destroyer Kits from HTMS Bang Rachan Speed Survey was sent to verify. in the area where the vessel sank and it was reported that at 4.15pm the Bang Rachan HTMS found a human figure floating in the areaShipwreck of HTMS Sukhothai At 4.30pm, the body was taken to the boat and taken back to Bang Saphan Pier, expected to arrive at Saphan Pier at 7.00pm, where the body will be sent for proof of identity.
A Navy spokesman said 3 floating oil slicks were reported by ship and aircraft patrols. The first spot was at the Sukhothai shipwreck, the length of which was about 1 mile. The second spot was 10 degrees 56.8 minutes north, along 99 degrees 55.36 minutes east. Length about 0.5 miles and point 3 at latitude 10 degrees 53.17 minutes north, length 99 degrees 55.97 minutes east. The length is about 0.2 miles. Now the Navy has organized ships and aircraft. Continuous patrol and monitoring of slick movement. to prepare for further oil stain removal
Navy spokesman said that in this regard, the Navy The search and rescue area will be adapted. focusing on areas 1-8 and coastal areas Approximately 30 nautical miles from the Sukhothai shipwreck Rescue summary 105 victims, 76 were able to render assistance, 57 were recovered, 19 were in hospital, 6 died and are still alive 23 missing (1 last found Awaiting ID verification to verify the person).