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Embassy goes all out to help tourist after boats capsize in Thailand

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2018-07-06 15:34:45Ecns.cn Editor : Gu Liping ECNS App Download
Rescued tourists are seen on the island of Phuket, Thailand, July 5, 2018. (Xinhua)

Rescued tourists are seen on the island of Phuket, Thailand, July 5, 2018. (Xinhua)

(ECNS) - China’s embassy in Thailand has vowed full efforts to help in search and rescue efforts after two vessels carrying Chinese tourists capsized off the Thai island of Phuket.

The two boasts with 127 Chinese tourists were hit by massive waves in a rainstorm, said the embassy.

Ambassador Lu Jian, who is now in China, has directed the embassy and Consulate-General in Songkhla to do their best.

The embassy’s working group is coordinating search and rescue work with Thai authorities. The embassy also opened hotlines (0066-642351752,0066-820367651) and vowed to provide all necessary assistance to the Chinese tourists and their families.

The embassy also urged Thailand to investigate the cause of the accident in a timely manner.

  

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