Thai warship sinks in heavy seas with dozens feared missing

Thirty-one crew thought to be missing as army recruits three ships and two helicopters to rescue effort

A flagship Royal Thai Navy warship sank amid strong waves and high winds on Sunday, with dozens of sailors still missing on Monday.

More than 100 sailors were rescued on Sunday evening from HTMS Sukhothai – one of just seven navy corvettes – after high winds made the boat tilt sharply toward the water, navy spokesperson Pokkrong Monthatphalin said in a statement.