Police in southern Thailand resort of Phuket say at least seven missing as rough seas overturn two tourist boats

PHUKET, Thailand (AP) — Police in southern Thailand resort of Phuket say at least seven missing as rough seas overturn two tourist boats. I want to help out any way I can, either for Thai people or Chinese people.”

The Chinese state news media said a total of 127 Chinese tourists were involved in the two episodes, including 37 people on one boat who worked for a furniture company in Zhejiang. The death toll jumped after the navy sent divers to enter the wreck of the tour boat, which capsized and sank Thursday evening when it was hit by 5-meter (16-foot) -high waves.
At least 33 are dead and 23 missing after two passenger boats capsize off Phuket, Thailand. All are Chinese tourists.