Pattaya police officers, Pattaya marine department officials and a Sawang Borriboon Foundation rescue team were in attendance as the fishing boat that sank off Pattaya last week was raised.
The fishing boat which sank during a thunderstorm 18 miles off the coast of Pattaya was raised by a giant marine crane. Once the boat had been secured officials inspected the boat and found the body of Mr.Kid aged 38 a Burmese national in the engine room. After being submerged for some time his body was in a decomposed state but there was no sign of any foul play involved in his death.
7 other crew members escaped death when a large thunderstorm and very rough seas caused the boat to sink and the crew abandoned ship only to spend several hours in the turbulent stormy waters before help arrived.
The police collected evidence at the scene and they will use this along with statements from the crew and the owners of the vessel to make a formal report in due course.
