Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha paid a visit to the injured tourists and the families of the victims during a boat accident on Monday after he met with Chinese ambassador in Thailand Lyu Jian to conduct the rescue. /VCG Photo

On Thursday afternoon, a heavy storm hit two boats mostly carrying Chinese tourists in Phuket, and caused one to capsize. /VCG Photo

The death toll has climbed to 42. /VCG Photo

Prime Minister Chan-ocha expressed the deepest condolences to the victims, and also comforted the bereaved. /VCG Photo