Plane with Chinese nationals crashes in Thailand, all 9 aboard feared dead

A small passenger plane operated by Thai Flying Service crashed near Wat Khao Din in Bang Pakong district. The Cessna Caravan C208 aircraft lost contact shortly after departing from Bangkok airport, causing a search that lasted 11 hours. Onboard were nine people, including five Chinese nationals and two Thai flight attendants, but no survivors were found. The crash site was a mangrove forest, making the search challenging due to high tide and mud conditions.