Tourist boat packed with 38 people sinks while off coast of holiday hotspot sparking desperate rescue mission in Phuket

A TOURIST ship with 38 people onboard has sunk while off the coast of a holiday hotspot in Thailand.

The boat – called The Ameray 888 – had set off on an excursion with before disaster struck off Phuket on Monday but a desperate rescue mission was then sparked.

A tourist boat sunk off the coast of ThailandJam Press

The ship was carrying touristsJam Press

The shocking incident was caught on camera just off Ko Racha Island, Phuket.

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