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Divers in southern Thailand are searching for survivors after a tourist boat capsized in stormy weather. 33 people have been found dead and more than 20 others remain missing.

The vessel, carrying 105 passengers and crew, keeled over on Thursday, 7 kilometers off the resort island of Phuket.

Most of those aboard were Chinese tourists. Local officials fear the death toll may rise, and media reports say that more than a dozen people are believed to be trapped inside the ship.

Authorities had warned of heavy rain and strong winds in the area.

A similar incident occurred near the island earlier in the day. In that case, all 39 people aboard the vessel were rescued.

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