On December 21, 2022 at the Royal Thai Navy Operations Center Royal Thai Navy Headquarters (Royal Thai Navy) Royal Palace Derm Gen. Chaichan Changmongkol, Deputy Minister of Defense, came to listen to a briefing on the results of operations. and operations to search for personnel who are still missing from the eventSukhothai royal ship capsized With Admiral Choengchai Chomchoengphaet, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy (Cmdr.) Admiral Chonlatit Navanukroh chief of staff of the navy and senior officers of the Navy Participate in the briefing and answer questions
In this regard, Admiral Prakan Monthatphalin, spokesman for the Royal Thai Navy, revealed that the key topics of this lecture consisted of search and rescue operations for troops. Including the concept of returning the medical line. and remedies for the troops and family members who were injured and killed
Admiral Prakan further said that for the latest total of 105 Royal Navy Admiral Sukhothai, currently 82 have been found, 6 have died and 17 have been admitted to the hospital, the remainder of which remain. 23 missing, search and rescue operations at the Naval Operations Center has ordered the operation centernavyRegion 1 organizes aircraft ships of the Navy and Air Force. Including the Maritime National Interest Administration Center (Sor Chon.) as well as other agencies. participate in the search
Vice Adm. Parn said that the operational area was calculated from the direction of the current and the wind. Including the area where the latest Royal Navy Admiral Sukhothai was detected and assisted. Take into account the area where it is likely that the remaining troops will occupy it. Today’s focus is on a southwestern route within 40 nautical miles of the sinking ship. The operation area is divided into 11 areas. Currently, there are 3 ships in the area, consisting of HTMS Kraburi Responsible for areas 6 and 7, HTMS Narathiwat is responsible for areas 9, HTMS Naresuan. Responsible for areas 10 and 11. In addition, today the Royal Thai Navy has sent Taksin Royal Navy to enter the area. To strengthen the search while Sorn Chon. Has organized a coastal patrol boat to participate in the search. especially in areas along the coast, and reinforcements consisting of UAVs have been added to the search. In addition, in the SSR section, there has been a coordination with the Maritime Association to inform ships traveling on various routes to help inspect and provide assistance to personnel that may be encountered in the navigation area.
Vice Admiral said that in the part of medical repatriation The wounded will be brought to the Naval Center Area 1, Forward, located in Bang Saphan District, where a doctor will be assessed initially. will be admitted to Bang Saphan Hospital If the condition is severe, the Royal Thai Navy aircraft will be sent to Queen Sirikit Hospital. Naval Medical Department continue treatment For the deceased, the body will be transported by a Navy helicopter for identity verification. At the Identity Proving Center, Sawang Sattha Dhamma Foundation, Bang Saphan District, for the healing of troops, including other agencies The Navy will operate in accordance with official regulations. The list of losers will receive compensation in accordance with government regulations as a whole. That is, it will be promoted to 5 ranks, such as a loss. In the rank of Lieutenant Commander, he will be promoted to Vice Admiral. And receive compensation according to government regulations, about 1-2 million baht, depending on the rights of each person
A Navy spokesman said the Deputy Minister of Defense had initially ordered the Navy to take care of the troops affected by the disaster. as if they were the same family In which every army must help support the work of the Navy in all aspects. and must operate with caution by following up on the progress of the Navy Commander and Chief of Staff of the Navy all along, as well as taking lessons Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense continuously Emphasizing that if there is any progress regarding the missing personnel, immediately notify the families of the personnel, confirming that the Navy will take full care of the rights of the lost personnel.