webfact Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Tourists warned after Russian dies: When red flags fly and officials say "no" stay out of the water Picture: Siam Rath Navy rescue personnel in Koh Chang have warned tourists to obey red flags and the advice of life guards to stay out of the water during high waves in the monsoon season. The warning comes after the death of a Russian tourist at White Sand Beach near the White Sand Beach Resort. Fifty five year old Vladimir Antonov was found floating face down 300 meters from shore. With high waves presenting difficulties rescue teams got the Russian to shore where he was given CPR. He was later pronounced dead at the International hospital on the island. His 45 year old wife Svetlana Antonov said they had been staying at the Koh Chang Kacha Resort and Spa two kilometers away. Her husband had got into difficulties in the high surf and been swept out. Navy rescue has contacted resorts in the area to warn tourists and told tourists to follow red flags and the advice of life guards during the high swell of the monsoon season. Source: Siam Rath -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2019-06-17 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilotman Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 went down to the beaches just west of Chantaburi last weekend, the surf was high and the red flags almost invisible. they were there, but hidden behind trees, and buildings. Not a lot of use in those locations. No lifeguards to be seen at their stations. Some people paddling but nobody in the sea swimming. Lots of signs warning of strong rip tides, but the signs all in Thai. So not much use to tourists. Mind you, the water there is a lovely light green and clear as a bell, very inviting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 28 minutes ago, webfact said: When red flags fly In case you don't know, Red flags for a russian is a common sight everywhere in Russia, the national flag is RED, so maybe red flags in Russia means safe to proceeds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Michael Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Keep the red flag flying, but keep it where it can be seen. i.e. directly on the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 3 hours ago, ezzra said: In case you don't know, Red flags for a russian is a common sight everywhere in Russia, the national flag is RED, so maybe red flags in Russia means safe to proceeds... Better change color asap as Chinese flag is also red... oh wait, Russian flag is red white and blue, a popular color combination Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 In all fairness, even without flag, only an idiot swims in a high surf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thurien Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 6 hours ago, Pilotman said: went down to the beaches just west of Chantaburi last weekend, the surf was high and the red flags almost invisible. they were there, but hidden behind trees, and buildings. Not a lot of use in those locations. No lifeguards to be seen at their stations. Some people paddling but nobody in the sea swimming. Lots of signs warning of strong rip tides, but the signs all in Thai. So not much use to tourists. Mind you, the water there is a lovely light green and clear as a bell, very inviting. with all these people either coming from Nanny States (W-Europe, AU, NZ etc.) or having an extremely tiny brain: I don't need flags, people who chase me away from the beach, no loud speakers, no barriers ... I just look at the surf and tell myself "blimey" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
connda Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 Coolio!!! Surf's Up!!! "You, you farang. No surf, no boogie board, no body surf. Not in Thai surf. No surf in Thailand. You go some other country. Get out water now!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dumbastheycome Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 4 hours ago, thurien said: with all these people either coming from Nanny States (W-Europe, AU, NZ etc.) or having an extremely tiny brain: I don't need flags, people who chase me away from the beach, no loud speakers, no barriers ... I just look at the surf and tell myself "blimey" Blimey? Oh ! Arh! Blackpool still welcomes then????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pique Dard Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 spoiled holidays for ignoring warnings! i feel sorry for the wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomangosteen Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 16 hours ago, Pilotman said: went down to the beaches just west of Chantaburi last weekend, the surf was high and the red flags almost invisible. they were there, but hidden behind trees, and buildings. Not a lot of use in those locations. No lifeguards to be seen at their stations. Some people paddling but nobody in the sea swimming. Lots of signs warning of strong rip tides, but the signs all in Thai. So not much use to tourists. Mind you, the water there is a lovely light green and clear as a bell, very inviting. Hi, what beach were you at? I'm involved in a swimming club (pool), familiar with our local beaches after eight years here, there are neither lifeguards nor lifeguard stations on our local beaches Did you swim? Clear water rare this time of year, even at Ko Kwang 800m offshore from Proet last month it was too cloudy for snorkeling, as were other locations up to Khung Wiman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inThailand Posted June 17, 2019 Share Posted June 17, 2019 13 hours ago, RichardColeman said: In all fairness, even without flag, only an idiot swims in a high surf Only those who are not experienced swimmers. We love the big waves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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