A tragic maritime incident has unfolded near the border between Thailand and Malaysia, leaving dozens of migrants missing and one confirmed dead. The Malaysian Coast Guard reported that a boat carrying migrants capsized on Thursday near Ko Tarutao, a southern Thai island. So far, ten individuals have been rescued, and the body of a Rohingya woman was discovered floating in the waters. Authorities suspect the victims were part of a larger group of approximately 300 migrants who had traveled on a bigger vessel before transferring to smaller boats as they neared Malaysia. Among those rescued near Langkawi, a Malaysian resort, were three Myanmar nationals, two Rohingya men, and one Bangladeshi man, according to Malaysia’s state-run agency Bernama, citing a police chief. The search for additional survivors continues as maritime officials work tirelessly in the area. The Rohingya community, predominantly Muslim, has been fleeing Myanmar in large numbers in recent years to escape persecution. Additionally, the dire conditions in refugee camps in Bangladesh have forced many to embark on perilous journeys aboard overcrowded vessels, hoping for a better life in Malaysia. Reports indicate that many of these migrants paid upwards of $3,000 for their passage, highlighting the desperation and risks involved in their quest for safety and stability.