The Royal Thai Navy successfully rescued 143 Chinese and Russian tourists stranded on Koh Racha Yai island off Phuket’s southern coast and securely brought them to the mainland.
Tourists, including children, women, and the elderly, and their luggage, were securely evacuated from Koh Racha Yai Island to Phuket on the Thai Navy’s HTMS Tor 111.
Rear Admiral Phuchong Rodnikorn told reporters that 143 tourists were rescued. They had been vacationing on Koh Racha Yai since September 15th but could not return to Phuket due to severe winds and 3-4 meter seas.
The hotel proprietors on Koh Racha Yai immediately requested assistance from the Royal Thai Navy since the visitors were stuck and many planned to travel to their home countries.
A rescued Chinese tourist expressed relief and gratitude to the Thai Navy for their prompt response, adding that they were concerned about missing their flights.
They were terrified after hotel officials advised them that the sea conditions were too harsh for boats to operate, and they might miss their flight home.
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