12 Injured as Tourist Boat Collides with Sathorn Pier Pontoon; Transport Ministry Launches Investigation
A tourist boat collided with a pontoon at Sathorn Pier in Bangkok, injuring 12 people. Thailand's Ministry of Transport has launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
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