The body of a teenage boy who had gone missing while swimming at Suan Son Beach in Rayong province has been found, floating approximately 2 kilometres from the scene of the incident. The teenager’s mother collapsed upon seeing her son’s body.

 

Yesterday, a 14 year old boy was visiting the seaside for the first time with his family. While playing in the sea at Suan Son Beach, Rayong province, he was swept away by a wave in front of his distressed mother, who called for help. Locals tried to rescue him, but the powerful waves caused them to lose grip and injured two rescuers.

 

Rescue teams from three agencies searched for the teenage boy throughout the night, facing challenges from strong wind and waves. At 10.50pm, rescuers briefed the boy’s 45 year old father, Boonchu Khaolelam, about the search results.

 

Boonchu expressed his determination to stay at Suan Son Beach until his son was found, only then would he return to their home in Lat Krabang, Bangkok.

 

By Samantha Rose

Caption: Rescue workers carry dead body if teenage boy. Picture courtesy of Sanook

 

Full Story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/teen-found-dead-on-rayong-beach-after-first-visit-with-family

 

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Tragic.... 

Rip tides are very dangerous, sadly this teen found out the hard way. RIP

A lot of Rayong beaches have strong rips, all the way along to Ko Chang. Last year we were on this same beach when a young man was drowned. It happens a lot, and unless the area has a lot of foreign tourists the beaches are not patrolled, or have warning signs against swimming. Go figure.