Speedboat Crashes Into Ship off Chonburi

A tourist speedboat crashed into a larger vessel at sea in the channel between Koh Loi and Koh Sichang, Chonburi province, at 6.55am on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, leaving two men injured. The collision caused concern among tourists and passengers travelling by boat in the area, while emergency services were mobilised to respond to the incident.

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The Sawang Prateep Sriracha Rescue Unit received an emergency maritime report shortly after the crash and coordinated with Sriracha Marine Police Station and rescue volunteers to reach the scene. The collision occurred approximately one nautical mile from Koh Loi.

When rescue teams arrived, the injured men had already been transported back to shore at the end of Koh Loi Pier in Sriracha, where first aid was being administered. Emergency responders then assessed both casualties before arranging further medical treatment.

According to the rescue unit, both injured people were men and remained conscious following the impact. The first injured man suffered a large laceration to the head and reported severe pain in his neck and back.

The second injured man sustained bruising to his body and complained of neck pain caused by the force of the collision. Rescue workers provided initial treatment at the scene before both men were transferred by ambulance to Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital for further care.

Officials have not released further details about the cause of the collision, the vessels involved, or whether additional investigations are under way. The condition of the injured men beyond their initial hospital admission has not been reported.

The Nation reported that as authorities continue to gather information, attention is likely to focus on determining how the collision occurred and whether any further safety measures may be required for vessels operating in the busy channel between Koh Loi and Koh Sichang.

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Adapted by ASEAN Now Nation 2 June 2026