Thailand: Rescue operations underway following small plane crash in Khao Din, Bang Pakong District, Aug. 22

Officials are conducting search and rescue operations following a small plane crash in Khao Din, Bang Pakong District, during the afternoon of Aug. 22. Emerging reports indicate a Cessna 208 Grand Caravan carrying around seven foreign nationals and two pilots departed from Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK) before going down near a forest in Bang Pakong. The flight was bound for Koh Mai Si Airport (KOH) in Trat. The incident has reportedly left one passenger killed; the status of the other passengers and pilots remains unclear. Authorities have closed off access to the affected area to support ongoing operations. The cause of the incident remained immediately unclear; authorities are likely to provide updates in the coming hours.

Increased security and lingering disruptions to traffic are likely in the affected area over the coming hours as authorities continue their investigation.