webfact Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 A tourist from Kazakhstan, initially reported to have drowned at Kata Beach in Phuket, is alive but in a coma. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan provided the updated information, clarifying that earlier reports of the tourist’s death were incorrect. The tourist, Artur Iskakov, was rushed to the hospital following a drowning incident in tambon Karon on Thursday, June 1. His condition was reported yesterday, June 4, by Tengrinews.kz, a news outlet based in Kazakhstan. The website quoted a family member and the official spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan. Aibek Smadiyarov, the ministry’s spokesperson, said… “Our compatriot is in critical medical condition and currently in a coma.” Smadiyarov added that Iskakov’s parents are now in Phuket. The family, along with the Embassy of Kazakhstan, is working on arranging a medevac flight to transport Iskakov back to Kazakhstan for further treatment. by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of KhaoSod shows 24 year old Artur Iskakov from Kazakhstan receiving treatment at Kata Beach. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/kazakhstan-tourist-in-coma-after-near-drowning-at-phukets-kata-beach -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-06-05 - 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...
KhunLA Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 hmm ... how could the first news-blip be so far off the mark. Mind boggling ... ... nuff said, as don't think I'm allowed to say much more ???? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 2 hours ago, KhunLA said: hmm ... how could the first news-blip be so far off the mark. Mind boggling ... ... nuff said, as don't think I'm allowed to say much more ???? A story reported before the facts were in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 don't believe anything from Thailand ..... a guy drowns and they report him as having died in the surf ...... then miraculously, he is not dead but in a coma. Only Thailand can mess things up like someone dying but their not really dying .... TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Still hope for Elvis then 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: Picture courtesy of KhaoSod shows 24 year old Artur Iskakov from Kazakhstan receiving treatment at Kata Beach. No, it doesn't show him at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 49 minutes ago, PETERTHEEATER said: No, it doesn't show him at all. There is a bit of blurred leg if you look closely Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidneyw Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Good that they hung back on his cremation then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 So the embassy is helping, good example for many other embassies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: Smadiyarov added that Iskakov’s parents are now in Phuket. The family, along with the Embassy of Kazakhstan, is working on arranging a medevac flight to transport Iskakov back to Kazakhstan for further treatment. Glad he is being re patriated without the usual ' go fund me ' delay. Hope he makes a full recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Thats great news, so lets head off for a swim at Kata near those red flags! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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