Popular Post animalmagic Posted February 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: When the boat hit the rocks, the boat driver, identified as Mr. Natthawut Poengkuson, told the tourists to put on their life vests before the vessel capsized. That's a bit like carrying a crash helmet on a bike and putting it on when you have an accident! Oh, I forgot, they do that already. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AhFarangJa Posted February 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2019 2 hours ago, webfact said: When the boat hit the rocks, the boat driver, identified as Mr. Natthawut Poengkuson, told the tourists to put on their life vests before the vessel capsized. He should have told them to put on the life jackets when they BOARDED THE BOAT !!!!!!!!!.........so much for Thai marine safety standards and training. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 3 minutes ago, animalmagic said: That's a bit like carrying a crash helmet on a bike and putting it on when you have an accident! Oh, I forgot, they do that already. Yeah, the time between collision and hitting the ground must be around one second - plenty of time. For Thais the crash helmet is a 'fine' solution. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaiyen Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 He told them to put on life jackets after the boat hit and was about to sink !! What !! They should have been wearing them before they left the harbour. Lack of care by both Thai and Chinese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Paul Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Having over the years in a previous life ( UK ), acquired and gained proficient RYA qualifications for Sail and Power, I wonder if by chance the Thais have the same licensing authority recognised by Insurance companies or is it, I can drive/ride a motor vehicle than I can drive a boat attitude. Too many accidents due to poor or zero quals for the boat drivers and complete lack of any checks by the relevant state agencies seem to compouind the situation making boat travel ion TYhailand as risky as getting on a minibus here, close to dangerous even possibly suicidal as you /they value your life less than a cockroach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 minute ago, jaiyen said: He told them to put on life jackets after the boat hit and was about to sink !! What !! They should have been wearing them before they left the harbour. Lack of care by both Thai and Chinese. I think you've nailed it. Neither group appears to have an understanding of safety or any interest in implementing it. Having said that, the Titanic only had enough lifeboats for a third of the people on board, so perhaps we can't criticise too much? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEE TEE Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Maybe it not just the roads that are claimed to be the most dangerous in the world . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeyrobot Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Did the pilot run away or swim away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lupatria Posted February 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, Otis Cribelcoblis said: Why do the Thais want to drown Chinese? In revenge for defecating in the streets after acting like rotary hoes at any hotel buffet? Edited February 8, 2019 by Lupatria 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 35 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said: He should have told them to put on the life jackets when they BOARDED THE BOAT !!!!!!!!!.........so much for Thai marine safety standards and training. You're right, considering most of the Chinese can't swim. On the other hand, they should know this when they embarked the boat, and put them on regardles lack of 'orders' from the 'pilot'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 26 minutes ago, PEE TEE said: Maybe it not just the roads that are claimed to be the most dangerous in the world . I know what we need. A sales drive for amphibious vehicles. I've got the marketing pitch sorted already: The new way to kill two birds with one stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 (edited) 59 minutes ago, AhFarangJa said: He should have told them to put on the life jackets when they BOARDED THE BOAT !!!!!!!!!.........so much for Thai marine safety standards and training. So I guess the officials responsible at a national level for marine stuff didn't bother (or too stupid) to cc new Thai policies etc., etc., as a consequence of the Phoenix tragedy, and as usual nothing is being checked properly. Or, are the new policies and procedures only applicable to Phuket and nearby? It wouldn't surprise me. Edited February 8, 2019 by scorecard 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextStationBangkok Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Just before the boat capsized, there was BBQ Shrimp buffet was offered to the guests! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextStationBangkok Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 hour ago, madmen said: 23? Surely a misprint They count only the people alive! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudger1951 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Any thoughts on what the seabed object could been if this is what caused the capsize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 minute ago, NextStationBangkok said: Just before the boat capsized, there was BBQ Shrimp buffet was offered to the guests! Was that before or after the mango and sticky rice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDfella Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 13 hours ago, darksidedog said: If he ran away across the water, his name is probably Jesus. Cops can "find him" at most churches on Sundays. Yeah, I wondered about that sentence too. Ha, the mind boggles...perhaps he had one of the heavy diving suits and waked along the sea bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NextStationBangkok Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 1 minute ago, scorecard said: Was that before or after the mango and sticky rice? Generally sticky rice and man'go's goes after final prayers.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 There should be a law that these subversive, submerged reefs are all marked with red flags or similar. How's a "Pilot" supposed to avoid them if they can't be seen when travelling at 30 knots? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudger1951 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 50 minutes ago, bluesofa said: I think you've nailed it. Neither group appears to have an understanding of safety or any interest in implementing it. Having said that, the Titanic only had enough lifeboats for a third of the people on board, so perhaps we can't criticise too much? Yes, we take it for granted carriers on land or sea meet safety regulations. If there are any of course ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerkinsCuthbert Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 This is gonna deplete a lot of feelgood stories from the TAT's cache, I fear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morch Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 13 hours ago, bluesofa said: And on the third day, he rose again from the dead depths. Who knew JC was a Game of Thrones Ironborn.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moutamine Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 At least they won't ever bring people to Samet with that boat again!! That boat is kapoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruitman Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 2 hours ago, Benmart said: The Chinese government would do well to ban their citizens from coming to LOS for six months. Then perhaps some improvement in safety would materialize. Unfortunately, once the cash cow returned, so would the greed, corruption and lax safety practices come back. Then the TAT will start luring the Nigerians with free mango sticky rice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnarth Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 14 hours ago, Otis Cribelcoblis said: Why do the Thais want to drown Chinese? could they be looking for a Chinese sub? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 14 hours ago, darksidedog said: If he ran away across the water, his name is probably Jesus. Cops can "find him" at most churches on Sundays. you beat me to it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post prakhonchai nick Posted February 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2019 14 hours ago, ThreeEyedRaven said: He is extremely lucky that no one was killed. If they had been the cops would have crucified him. They still should for running away, as well as possibly having too many passengers. Harsh punishment is necessary to send a message to the thousands of others who just don't care. Leaving the scene of an accident, injuries or not, should be punished with imprisonment in ALL cases./ 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkgriz Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 23 plus crew on a speedboat. Yeah, what could possibly go wrong? It seems some lessons are NEVER learned. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owenm Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Two things come to mind- Don't Thai boats have a "Maximum of xx Passengers" sign displayed with capacity depending on boat size? I thought was now regulated. And don't all passengers have to wear a floatation vest at all times on a boat, per revised regulations after Phoenix disaster? It looks like lessons aren't learnt and nothing has changed since 49 deaths on Phoenix in Phuket.. And the boat pilot doing a runner and not assisting passengers should mean mandatory jail term and big fine.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawadee1947 Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 14 hours ago, bluesofa said: Because they can? But really, I don't know what the correct response is any more - criticise, laugh, be concerned, ignore the news item as it's becoming as regular as traffic deaths. The country that's number one in the world for traffic deaths. Coming soon - the country that's number one for drowning Chinese tourists. I suppose to quote Prawit - 'at least no Thais died.' It's all about being a hub of something. Drowning Chinese there is no competition, so easy to get an award 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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