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Plane Crash in Chachoengsao, Thailand Kills Nine, Including Five Chinese Nationals

Aug 22, 2024, 02:49 PM

A small passenger plane crashed in Thailand's eastern province of Chachoengsao shortly after taking off from Bangkok's main airport on Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred in a remote mangrove forest, resulting in the deaths of all nine people on board. Among the deceased were five Chinese nationals, as confirmed by the Chinese embassy in Thailand. The plane, reportedly carrying a European family, burst into flames upon impact. Thai authorities are investigating the incident.