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Search Underway for Four Missing Divers off Samae San Coast
Authorities are searching for four experienced divers who went missing during a dive near Samae San, Chonburi, on August 14, 2026.
On August 14, 2026, a search and rescue operation was launched following the disappearance of four experienced divers in the waters off Samae San, Sattahip District, Chonburi. According to reports from Khaosod Online Thailand, the group was part of a diving excursion organized by the 'Jer Por Dee Tour' company, which departed from Warasin Bridge before 10:00 AM.
The vessel carried eight tourists and five instructors to a dive site locally known as 'Rong Khon Rong Nang.' While the exact coordinates remain unconfirmed, the site is noted for depths reaching 40 meters. The four individuals failed to resurface at the scheduled time. Initial search efforts by the instructors were unsuccessful, prompting them to contact the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Center (MECC) and local authorities in Chonburi for assistance. Sattahip District Chief Nattawut Anuyotha arrived at the scene to coordinate the assessment and rescue preparations.
For travelers and residents, this incident highlights the inherent risks associated with deep-sea diving in the region. While the search is ongoing, the exact circumstances leading to the disappearance have not yet been determined. Authorities have not provided further updates on the status of the missing persons, and the investigation into the incident is currently in its preliminary stages.