webfact Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 By Adam Judd Pattaya, Thailand-A popular and fairly new floating pirate ship themed restaurant was heavily damaged by strong winds and waves today, January 30th, 2023. The ship, known as the Krakenian, has been very popular with social media influencers on Instagram since it opened late last year and had been getting spectacular reviews by visitors. However, around 4:00 P.M. today, January 30th, particularly strong winds and waves caused the pirate themed vessel that is a bar, restaurant, live music venue, and squid fishing boat to heavily lean to one side, causing damage and partial submersion of the vessel. A preliminary review by marine authorities seemed to support the view that a water pump in the vessel had not operated properly, but this was not a final decision. Sawang Boriboon rescue workers helped evacuate those on board and there were no injuries due to quick responses by those involved. Full story: https://thepattayanews.com/2023/01/30/floating-pirate-ship-restaurant-in-pattaya-heavily-damaged-by-strong-waves-and-wind/ -- © Copyright The Pattaya News 2023-01-31 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang Posted January 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2023 17 minutes ago, webfact said: very popular with social media influencers on Instagram since it opened late last year and had been getting spectacular reviews by visitors Lots of influencer don't have to pay and the write "spectacular reviews". What a surprise... Sometimes I see them "at work". Hours of probably thousands of pictures and the food is getting cold and they anyhow don't have time to eat it making all that content. Amazing, not just Thailand. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtlger Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 And squid boat??? Too many things going on for one boat.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikke1959 Posted January 30, 2023 Share Posted January 30, 2023 don't go there as with the first strong winds it can't float anymore... Too risky if you are dining there and weather changes...Venue looks great, but not stable enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jacko45k Posted January 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2023 6 minutes ago, ikke1959 said: don't go there as with the first strong winds it can't float anymore... Too risky if you are dining there and weather changes...Venue looks great, but not stable enough Seemingly a little late for this advice. I guess for now we just don't order the soups! 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted January 30, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 30, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: The ship, known as the Krakenian, has been very popular with social media influencers on Instagram since it opened late last year and had been getting spectacular reviews by visitors And we believe what influencers on a free meal say? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Damrongsak Posted January 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2023 3 minutes ago, hotchilli said: And we believe what influencers on a free meal say? Well, I was in the middle of writing a glowing review when that ship listed and spilled the free meal all over my new outfit! Then I slid over to the low side and got my new shoes soaked. I think I'll stick to reporting on all-you-can-eat shrimp buffets for Chinese tourists on land, not that that doesn't have its hazards. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sammieuk1 Posted January 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2023 The submarine has finally arrived said Jolly Roger ???? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 31 minutes ago, Damrongsak said: Well, I was in the middle of writing a glowing review when that ship listed and spilled the free meal all over my new outfit! Then I slid over to the low side and got my new shoes soaked. I think I'll stick to reporting on all-you-can-eat shrimp buffets for Chinese tourists on land, not that that doesn't have its hazards. I wish you the best of luck in your chosen career.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Callmeishmael Posted January 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2023 I wouldn't say that this is actually a boat, more of a floating house... or rather a formerly floating house! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Blackbeard and William Kidd would be turning in their graves now out of shame calling this a 'Pirate ship'... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LennyW Posted January 31, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 31, 2023 Strong wind and waves.....LOL!!, i guess the writers have never seen strong wind and waves! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 Used one once. Non-descript and expensive meal followed by being press-ganged into extra booze whilst the boat to take you back to shore was hesitant about getting wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 ...O.M.G...What Were They Thinking...(?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 5 hours ago, webfact said: fairly new floating pirate ship AArrrrrrrrr me hearty's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustThisOnePostOnly Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 That's not a boat. If you don't have any respect for the ocean, why should the ocean have any respect for you? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) That's Pattaya in the background? Where exactly? Edited January 31, 2023 by Guderian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick220675 Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 That's Pattaya in the background? Where exactly? It's maybe 500mts off the beach opposite soi 10. Looks a lot worse today. A speed boat has been taking people out to it, maybe working on trying to save it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendejo Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 (edited) A raft with a house on it? Should have started small, like this gal. Edited January 31, 2023 by bendejo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emdog Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 5 hours ago, ikke1959 said: don't go there as with the first strong winds it can't float anymore... Too risky if you are dining there and weather changes...Venue looks great, but not stable enough Could be tempting to cheap Charlies looking for perhaps a free meal while ship is sinking. A "dine and splash" caper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burma Bill Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 8 hours ago, webfact said: pirate themed vessel that is a bar, restaurant, ................................................................to heavily lean to one side, Seafood served direct to your table??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwan Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 The ship, known as the Krakenian, has been very popular with social media influencers on Instagram since it opened late last year and had been getting spectacular reviews by visitors. The kraken (/ˈkrɑːkən/)[7] is a legendary sea monster of enormous size said to appear off the coasts of Norway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 14 hours ago, Callmeishmael said: I wouldn't say that this is actually a boat, more of a floating house... or rather a formerly floating house! My first thought was some sort of a barge but it was unclear in the news photo. Who would take that out in rough weather? TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upnotover Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 12 hours ago, Guderian said: That's Pattaya in the background? Where exactly? No, it's Laemchabang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d4dang Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 tow it to Jomtien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozimoron Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Two days ago it was still listing to port but today it looks like they have righted it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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