Emergency vehicles and boats waited on the waterfront in Phuket, Friday, as the death toll rose to 27 following the sinking of a tourist boat in the waters off the island.
A total of 29 people are still reported missing after the Phoenix diving boat capsized in a storm some 7 km (5 miles) offshore on Thursday. 93 tourists, 11 crew members and a tour guide were aboard the vessel.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing, and an investigation has been launched.
(Source: Ruptly)