At least five dead after Thai police plane crashes in the sea

A small police plane is seen crashed into the sea, killing multiple people on board, in Prachuab Kiri Khan province, western of Thailand. Picture: Royal Thai Police/AP

A small police plane crashed into the sea near a popular beach town in Thailand, killing at least five people on board, officials said.

The plane was conducting a test flight to prepare for parachute training in Hua Hin district before it crashed around 8am local time, said Royal Thai Police spokesperson Archayon Kraithong.