Thailand Boat Accident Death Toll Climbs to 33

Authorities say another 23 are still missing after five-meter-high waves slammed into the boat carrying mostly Chinese tourists

BANGKOK—At least 33 people drowned and another 23 are missing after a tourist boat packed with passengers capsized in rough seas in southern Thailand, police said Friday.

All of the dead are Chinese nationals, authorities said.

Authorities had initially said 49 people were unaccounted for after five-meter-high waves slammed into the boat carrying...