In Thailand, over six people died as an overcrowded ferry sank near the tourist resort of Pattaya, CEOAFRICA.com gathered.

It was revealed that the dead included three Thais, two Russians and a Chinese, while 15 people were seriously injured.

Sources disclosed that the double-decker ferry sank after running into engine trouble at around 11:00 GMT on Sunday.

Col Suwan Cheawnavinthavat, the police spokesperson at the Pattaya region, confirmed the incident.

“Witnesses said there were neither enough tubes nor life vests on the ferry. Some of those who cannot swim had to cling onto coolers or ice containers until rescuers came”, he said.

He concluded by saying investigation is ongoing towards ascertaining the cause of the mishap.

Stunned tourists were shown on local television being led to safety on shore where they were met by dozens of ambulances in Pattaya, which is about 100km (60 miles) south-east of Bangkok.