The HTMS Sukhothai warship suffered an engine malfunction and capsized about 32km (20 miles) from Bang Saphan District in central Thailand.

An overnight rescue mission in bad weather secured 73 of the 106 people aboard, with the remaining 33 missing, said authorities. The Sukhothai, a US-built corvette in use since 1987, was hit by strong waves and high winds, leading to the hull becoming flooded with seawater.

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