An Indian tourist was rescued from the sea off South Pattaya, on the evening of 22 July after suffering cramp and becoming too exhausted to swim to shore.
The middle-aged man had entered the water near the old pier area when he developed cramp and began calling for help. He was later taken to hospital for treatment and is safe, officials said.
Passing speedboat crew steps in
As the tourist struggled in the water, people on the beach threw objects towards him in an attempt to give him something to hold on to.
With the man close to exhaustion, the speedboat Mr.Bank 262 happened to be passing the area and immediately moved in to help.
Two crew members jumped into the sea and supported the tourist while the boat's driver brought the vessel alongside. The crew then helped bring him onboard, to the relief of people who had watched the rescue unfold.
Taken to hospital after rescue
Pattaya City's Special Affairs officials contacted rescuers from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya City Foundation, who arrived with an emergency vehicle.
Rescue staff assessed the tourist's condition, provided initial first aid and took him to hospital for further treatment.
Officials said the incident was caused by cramp while the tourist was swimming. Because assistance arrived quickly, there were no serious injuries and the situation later returned to normal.
What visitors should keep in mind
The rescue is a reminder for foreign visitors and expats using Pattaya's beaches that cramp and fatigue can quickly make it difficult to return to shore, even close to the beach.
Swimmers who get into difficulty should call for help as early as possible, avoid swimming alone where possible and stay within their limits. People assisting from shore should alert authorities or nearby boat crews promptly rather than attempting a risky rescue themselves.
Video courtesy of แจ็ค โพธิ์แดง
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24 July 2026
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