Teenager Drowns in Rough Seas in Hua Hin

[Big Boy]

I've just come across this sad story. Strange - I was looking at the sea down one of the many alleys that lead to the beach yesterday, and thinking what a lovely colour the sea looked, and how inviting.

A 16-year-old student reportedly drowned after being swept out to sea by strong waves in Hua Hin Friday. His body was discovered this morning, officials said.

Pol.Col. Chaiyakorn Sriladecho said that waves in Hua Hin on Friday afternoon were particularly strong forcing many swimmers return to the shore. A police and rescue team looking for 16-year-old Ratthasard Kamonpanit, who went missing Friday afternoon, called off the search at around 8pm yesterday as darkness and strong waves were hampering their effort.

Ratthasard, a 16-year-old student from Bangkok, traveled by train from Bangkok to Hua Hin on Friday morning and arrived at the beach in the afternoon, along with four friends, Ratthasard’s 19-year-old friend Patiphan Madament told police.
Full story: Khaosod English