Oil Tanker Runs Aground on Songkhla Coast Due to Rough Seas
A large oil tanker, the 'N. Ratchapreuk', ran aground on the coast of Songkhla province, southern Thailand, due to rough seas. The four crew members on board are safe, and the vessel was empty at the time. An investigation into the cause is underway.
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