Third crew member of Chok Kanya fishing boat found dead

Khaosod•Society•1d ago

Reader Briefing

The body of a third crew member from the Chok Kanya fishing boat was recovered in Trat province, leaving two people still missing.

•The body of crew member Wanthong Nuan was found on July 20, 2026, over 80 kilometers from the sinking site.
•The Chok Kanya fishing boat sank on July 10 near Koh Kood due to strong wind and waves.
•Three of the five crew members have been confirmed dead, with two others still missing.
•Insurance compensation of 700,000 to 800,000 baht per person is being prepared for the deceased.

Overview

•The Chok Kanya fishing boat sank on July 10 at a depth of over 25 meters, approximately 3 nautical miles from Koh Kood.
•The first two bodies, Tit Yim and Thatthep Phutthakaset, were discovered on July 17 at Koh Kood beach.
•On July 20, 2026, the body of Wanthong Nuan was found floating in the sea near Ban Yai Mom, Laem Ngob District, Trat.
•Wanthong Nuan was identified by boat owner Amnat Sudsanguan as the boat's engineer.
•Two crew members, Chuen and Lan Thuem, remain missing.
•Narong Chaisiri stated that the missing crew members are likely deceased and that insurance payouts require proof of blood relation.
•Police have ordered a forensic autopsy of Wanthong Nuan's body at Laem Ngob Hospital to confirm identity.
•The Trat Fishing Association and the boat owner will coordinate the recovery of the sunken vessel to collect evidence.

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Key Entities

Organization

Sawang Bun Chuai Luea Thamma Sathan Trat Association(สมาคมสว่างบุญช่วยเหลือธรรมสถานตราด)

An organization of volunteers who received the report of a floating body in Trat.

Laem Ngob Hospital(โรงพยาบาลแหลมงอบ)

The medical facility where Wanthong Nuan's body was sent for autopsy.

Trat Fishing Association(สมาคมประมงจ.ตราด)

An organization coordinating assistance and compensation for the victims of the boat sinking.

Place

Ban Yai Mom(บ้านยายม่อม)

A location in Laem Ngob Subdistrict where a body was found floating in the sea.

Laem Ngob Subdistrict(ตำบลแหลมงอบ)

A subdistrict in Laem Ngob District, Trat Province.

Laem Ngob District(อำเภอแหลมงอบ)

A district in Trat Province where the third body was recovered.

Trat Province(จังหวัดตราด)ℹ️

The province where the fishing boat sank and bodies were recovered.

Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak Bridge(สะพานกรมหลวงชุมพรเขตอุดมศักดิ์)

A bridge located approximately 2 nautical miles from where the third body was found.

Koh Kood(เกาะกูด)ℹ️

An island where the boat sank and the first two bodies were discovered.

Koh Kong(เกาะกง)

A province in Cambodia where bodies were reported found but later confirmed not to be the missing crew.

Koh Chang(เกาะช้าง)ℹ️

An island near the area where the third body was found.

Person

Amnat Sudsanguan(อำนาจ สุดสงวน)

The owner of the Chok Kanya fishing boat.

Wanthong Nuan(วันทอง นวน)

The 44-year-old engineer of the Chok Kanya fishing boat whose body was found on July 20, 2026.

Tit Yim(ทิต ยิ้ม)

A 47-year-old Cambodian crew member whose body was found on July 17.

Thatthep Phutthakaset(ทัดเทพ พุทธเกษร)

The 31-year-old captain of the Chok Kanya fishing boat whose body was found on July 17.

Chuen(เชือน)ℹ️

A crew member of the Chok Kanya fishing boat who remains missing.

Lan Thuem(ลัน ทึม)

A crew member of the Chok Kanya fishing boat who remains missing.

Narong Chaisiri(ณรงค์ ชัยศิริ)

The President of the Trat Fishing Association.