A turboprop aircraft crashed in a dense forest southeast of Bangkok, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board, rescuers confirmed on Friday. The aircraft went down on Thursday in the jungle of Chachoengsao province, leading Thai authorities to conclude that no one survived the crash.
The plane, carrying two pilots and seven passengers, was en route from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport to Trat province on the Gulf of Thailand when the accident occurred. According to sources, the aircraft lost contact and crashed, leaving all nine occupants presumed dead.
Chachoengsao Governor Chonlathee Yangtrong briefed reporters at the crash site, stating that rescue teams have been searching for the missing individuals but have now confirmed that all passengers and crew members have perished.
Local media reported that among the passengers were four Thai nationals, including two children, and five Chinese nationals. Over 300 military personnel and volunteers have been deployed to assist in the search and recovery operation, which has been hampered by heavy rain.
Authorities have recovered some body parts and debris from the aircraft, but the search efforts continue despite the challenging weather conditions. Governor Chonlathee assured that the search will not be halted until all the missing are found. Meanwhile, an investigation into the cause of the crash has been launched.
