Popular Post webfact Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 by Kanlayakorn Pengrattana The recent capsized boat incident in Krabi was reported by Thai media to happen after nine Swedish passengers went to stand on the same side of the boat to get their pictures taken. However, one of the nine Swedish tourists, Idige Rantanen, reached out to ScandAsia to reveal another side of the story following their near-death experience in the middle of Hong Island’s ocean. According to Idige Rantanen, all passengers did not take any photos, but were seated properly. She said the reason the boat overturned was because the boat driver took a “too small, fast, and sharp turn” before he lost control of the steering stick. Full story: https://scandasia.com/voice-of-swedish-victim-reveals-another-angle-of-capsized-boat-incident-in-krabi/ -- © Copyright ScandAsia 2023-02-08 - 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. 6 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post keith101 Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, webfact said: She said the reason the boat overturned was because the boat driver took a “too small, fast, and sharp turn” before he lost control of the steering stick. This sounds much more plausible than the all standing on one side to take photos story . These boats always travel at speed so what could they possibly trying to take a photo of . Edited February 8, 2023 by keith101 5 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internationalism Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) at least she is not anonymous, gave her full name. In case of drivers, captains or "witnesses" the most public is able to know is their first name. They can state anything what is required from them from their employer, authorities or police. Now they can ask for some form of compensation. Likely some items were damaged, fo example electronics. At least to hear "sorry" from captain. Edited February 8, 2023 by internationalism 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NE1 Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 My mate went on one of those trips , and on the return journey they ran out of fuel. The boat that came out didn't bring any fuel just a thin rope / The rope snapped after a couple of minutes because the idiot piloting the rescue boat was trying to show off by travelling at high speed . My mate , his wife and other passengers just clung on for dear life as their boat bounced up and down and side to side. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bangkok Barry Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 Must be fake news. Thais are never to blame for anything at any time anywhere. It's always someone else's fault. The amazing thing is that the driver of the boat just expected the tourists to accept his story, as if they were Thais who accept anything they're told. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChaiyaTH Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 Even after the husband saved the 'captain' his own child, he still lied about how it happened... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitkof Island Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Just avoid tourist slums like Krabi. No more problems. I can certainly believe a group of Swedes were dumb enough to stand on one side of the boat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubulat Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 It is what I quoted before: the boatswain also succeeded as driver of the minivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tubulat Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 I never forget many years ago I owns a fishing boat with home port the Boat Lagoon in Phuket. There is a narrow river to go to the sea. The speed limit is 5 km, I don't have to tell you at what speed I was passed, every time again 25km/hr by this kind of people. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mavideol Posted February 8, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2023 she 's telling the truth, there were strong winds and some waves if not handle properly could over turned any boat, the guy was turning around coming from kho hong bay and going/turning into way of kho hong lagoon, he took a very sharp turn and boat took a strong wave and up side down, couple of long tail boats nearby immediately helped but the guy is lying trying not to loose face and blame (Thai style) somebody else or the locals may loose business due to bad publicity 5 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ignore it Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 Krabi small boat charters is advertising for new drivers. Banana boat towing experience will disqualify Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klauskunkel Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 1 hour ago, webfact said: She said the reason the boat overturned was because the boat driver took a “too small, fast, and sharp turn” in other words: a U-turn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, webfact said: According to Idige Rantanen, all passengers did not take any photos, but were seated properly. She said the reason the boat overturned was because the boat driver took a “too small, fast, and sharp turn” before he lost control of the steering stick. The truth will out eventually. Edited February 8, 2023 by hotchilli 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChaiyaTH Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 “too small, fast, and sharp turn” = I see at least a few times a day here lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomangosteen Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 It's only a matter of weeks (January 26 2023) since another incident with a longtail boat from Krabi. On that occasion a passing fisherman hauled them out of the water but a mother and her 5 year old daughter died. AseanNow thread here (Update: Boat capsize latest: Two tourists - mother and daughter - die after long tail boat capsizes in Krabi) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 "Lost control of the steering stick" is, presumabl%y, the marine version of "The brakes failed" ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender19 Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 4 hours ago, ChaiyaTH said: Even after the husband saved the 'captain' his own child, he still lied about how it happened.. The old saying. How do you know when a Thai is lying? They open their mouth and talk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xeniv23 Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 A visiting friend and I took one of the boat tours offered to the islands from the east shore of Phuket. We left in a group of 3 boats from the same company at 08:00. Phang Nga was as smooth as glass as the wind had not yet risen and there was no swell. You would imagine it would be a smooth ride. You would imagine wrong. The three boats, all doing around 50 kilometers per hour, performed an elaborate weave around one another such that the boats were continually crossing each others wakes. I'm not sure what the thinking is here: To offer the rubes a thrill or what? I just kept thinking that there are three high speed boats here maneuvering in very close proximity and that this would be a fine way to go swimming or worse. I've been on a boat in the bay in 3-5 swell/chop and the ride was not as bad. Won't do it again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigelforbes Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 "According to Idige Rantanen, all passengers did not take any photos, but were seated properly". Er, who took the picture in the article? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidneyw Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 13 minutes ago, nigelforbes said: "According to Idige Rantanen, all passengers did not take any photos, but were seated properly". Er, who took the picture in the article? I think they were talking about the moment that the accident occurred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 5 hours ago, ChaiyaTH said: Even after the husband saved the 'captain' his own child, he still lied about how it happened... And the "Captains'' child could not swim ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 A passing boat handed them life jackets and took them to shore ???? Did they not have or were not wearing life jackets ? They are wearing them in the photo But is that just a file Photo ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 35 minutes ago, nigelforbes said: "According to Idige Rantanen, all passengers did not take any photos, but were seated properly". Er, who took the picture in the article? Is that the actual boat though ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoilSpoil Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 8 hours ago, Mitkof Island said: Just avoid tourist slums like Krabi. No more problems. I can certainly believe a group of Swedes were dumb enough to stand on one side of the boat. Yeah just avoid Krabi. Honestly, why would a group of Swedes want to visit one of the most beautiful beaches and cliffs on the planet? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropposurfer Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 Ahh "steering stick" ???? You mean the 'tiller'. I wouldn't be surprised at one or the other happening. If folks get into a boat and have zero boating understanding then moving to the port or starboard gunnels and listing the boat rapidly is entirely possible, as is a slip or miss step by the helmsman and pushing or pulling the tiller radically. Nobody drowned or ended up in the prop/s so thats a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted February 9, 2023 Share Posted February 9, 2023 23 hours ago, Tubulat said: I never forget many years ago I owns a fishing boat with home port the Boat Lagoon in Phuket. There is a narrow river to go to the sea. The speed limit is 5 km, I don't have to tell you at what speed I was passed, every time again 25km/hr by this kind of people. A few years ago, a couple of these tourist boats collided in that channel at high speed. From memory, 2 Russian children died. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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