100 investigators to join ‘Phoenix’ probe, says Tourism Minister

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100 investigators to join ‘Phoenix’ probe, says Tourism Minister
By The Phuket News

 

Tourism Minister Weerasak Kowsurat (left) joined the mass ceremony at Saphan Hin last night (Aug 22) to honour the spirits of the 47 Chinese tourists who died in the ‘Phoenix’ tour boat disaster. Photo: PR Dept

 

Minister Weerasak was in Phuket yesterday (Aug 22) to join the mass ceremonies to honour spirits of those lost to the Phoenix tour boat disaster, which killed 47 Chinese tourists when it capsized and sank in a storm off Koh Hei (Coral Island) on July 5.

 

The two days of ceremonies, being held at Saphan Hin, conclude this evening with a special multi-faith service.

 

During his address last night, Mr Weerasak said, “The Thai government would like to hold activities to heal the hearts of Chinese tourists’ relatives who were affected by the Phoenix incident. This is why Phuket Provincial officials have united with the Thai-Chinese Tourism Association, the Ministry of Culture and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports to hold this event.

Read more at https://www.thephuketnews.com/100-investigators-to-join-phoenix-probe-says-tourism-minister-68357.php#dcLqLuzUGeE0OLjY.99 

 

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[canopus1969]

Better buy 100 sets of SCUBA gear and teach them how to dive  

[sammieuk1]

The fast reaction squad has arrived to investigate what exactly? how many Chinese have cancelled future visits?  

[happy chappie]

100 investigators,I don't know why they need so many,maybe a show that they mean business.best not all go on one boat if I was them.

[steelepulse]

>>>“We will practice genuine marine safety in action soon.”
Classic.  Admitting that in the past they weren't practicing genuine marine safety.

 

Does anyone believe, besides the Thai government officials, that the Chinese are buying this charade?

[sebastion]

This could get expensive.
That's a lot of palms to grease.

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[Oziex1]

A big budget and the RTP,  enough said. 

[bluesofa]

"Now, Royal Thai Police Deputy Commander Gen Rungrot Saengkhram will lead the investigation which is being carried out by 100 other investigators who will gather evidence in the case."

 

Go on, I'll be the first to ask: Why do they need 100 investigators?

Is it some attempt to impress the Chinese with the numbers? That's about two-to-one investigators per death, (not that I can see the relevance of it).

 

[BigBadGeordie]

In other News, Road Runner escapes again, Coyete vowes to try harder.

 

Uncle Too said "0.4" os the answer.

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[quadperfect]

From what i see there is no need to worry. There are more chinese lining up for boat trips now in phuket even in pooring rain than in peak season last year

[Darkside Gray]

The question is out of the 100 how many actually know how to conduct a investigation?

 

[bluesofa]

4 minutes ago, Darkside Gray said:

The question is out of the 100 how many actually know how to conduct a investigation?

Both of them.

 

[Cereal]

One competent investigator and 2 assistants would be plenty. Of course....it is Thailand so where ya gonna find one competent anybody and anything?

[colinneil]

Does not matter how many investigators there are the finders will be, it was the Chinese to blame.

[SOTIRIOS]

...gotta wonder....do they even have the word...'sincerity'.....in their vocabulary...

 

...after the fact...damage control....and poorly scripted words and gestures....

 

...disgrace upon disgrace...

 

...more shameless business antics....

 

...jeez...

[AhFarangJa]

Well, there is a hundred civil servants gainfully employed for the next three years !!!

[bluesofa]

5 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said:

Well, there is a hundred civil servants gainfully employed for the next three years !!!

They'll no doubt be plumbing new depths.

 

[Cake Monster]

Well that should fill the Dining Room of the Hotel they had in mind

[Graemej100]

A bit of 'overkill' here. I think 98 would be sufficient. 

[scorecard]

On 8/23/2018 at 3:59 PM, canopus1969 said:

Better buy 100 sets of SCUBA gear and teach them how to dive  

Also send the minister to a long course about human relations and politeness.

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On 8/23/2018 at 4:47 PM, happy chappie said:

100 investigators,I don't know why they need so many,maybe a show that they mean business.best not all go on one boat if I was them.

 

Good point, I can just imagine;  100 investigators need to be moved to another island or whatever to do their work.

 

Without any thinking they all get loaded onto a boat rated to carry 50 people and missing safety equipment.