5 Chinese citizens died among 9 victims

On August 23, the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok said that five Chinese citizens died in a small plane crash that occurred the day before in Chachoengsao province, eastern Thailand.

The scene of the plane crash in Thailand. (Source: Thai PBS World)

According to Xinhua News Agency, the crashed plane was a Cessna Caravan C208B, flight number TFT 209, operated by Thai Flying Service company.

The plane lost contact with the Suvarnabhumi Air Traffic Control Center in Bangkok just 11 minutes after taking off at 2:46 p.m. on August 22. There were 7 passengers and 2 crew members on board.

The condition of the remaining five people identified by the Chinese Embassy as Chinese citizens who died is unknown.

The plane was headed to the southeastern province of Trat when it crashed into a mangrove forest, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand.

Initial reports said the plane crashed at around 3:18 p.m. in Bang Pakong district, Chachoengsao province.

Bangkok Post reported that authorities announced that they found debris from the plane, some women's clothing and a photo of three foreign women at the crash scene.

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