Efforts to find the missing crew were focused on aerial searches, with the Royal Thai airforce assisting the operation, which has been affected by strong winds.
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN - One sailor was found alive Tuesday in the Gulf of Thailand after two nights at sea following the sinking of a naval vessel, giving hope to the families of over two dozen still missing.
Naval commander Pichai Lorchusakul confirmed on Tuesday afternoon they had found, in good health, 23-year-old Chananyu Gansriya, from Loei province. Siri Esa, the mother of 21-year-old Saharat Esa who was onboard, had a smile on her face when she heard about the latest rescue.Tuesday's waves were still high, navy spokesperson Admiral Pogkrong Montradpalin said, noting the search area had grown and was focusing "on the area near shores, according to the currents and the wind"."We have full hope," he said.
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