Dozens of people are missing and one person has died after a boat carrying migrants sank near the border between Thailand and Malaysia. The vessel is believed to have capsized near the southern Thai island of Ko Tarutao on Thursday, according to the Malaysian Coast Guard. Ten people have been rescued, and the body of a woman was found floating in the sea. Maritime officials believe the victims are part of a group of about 300 people who had been travelling on a larger vessel before splitting onto small boats as they approached Malaysia. Those rescued near the Malaysian resort of Langkawi include three Myanmar men, two Rohingya men, and one Bangladeshi man, as reported by Malaysia's state-run agency Bernama. The body found in the water was that of a Rohingya woman, according to the report. Efforts to look for more survivors are ongoing. The Rohingya community has fled from Myanmar to escape persecution, with many risking their lives in overcrowded boats to reach Malaysia. Officials indicate that many fleeing would have paid upwards of $3,000 for passage.
Tragedy Strikes as Migrant Boat Sinks Near Malaysia-Thailand Border

Tragedy Strikes as Migrant Boat Sinks Near Malaysia-Thailand Border
A migrant boat capsizes near the Malaysia-Thailand border, with dozens missing and one confirmed dead. Search efforts continue for survivors.
A recent tragedy unfolded near the coast of southern Thailand, where a migrant boat sank, leaving dozens missing and at least one confirmed dead. The boat capsized close to Ko Tarutao as part of a larger group of around 300 migrants seeking a new life in Malaysia. So far, ten have been rescued, and efforts to find more survivors are ongoing.


















