Following a public outcry driven by online footage showcasing the reckless manoeuvring of a tour speedboat through large waves, the Phuket Marine Office has released a statement on the incident. The speedboat, distinctly labelled Natthicha 555, flagrantly disregarded a water safety notice by failing to equip its tourists with life jackets.

 

The persisting unsafe sea conditions were the triggering reason behind an investigation, initiated only after the clip caught considerable public attention. The Natthicha 555 was caught on tape off the coast of Phuket exhibiting erratic changes in direction while closely shadowing another tour speedboat – TSK 6.

 

Amidst this grievous negligence, both speedboats were put under thorough scrutiny, even though no complaints against TSK 6 or its operator had surfaced yet, according to Phuket Marine Chief Natchaphong Pranit.

“From specific observations, it was immediately revealing for all to see, tourists on the Natthicha 555 weren’t wearing any life jackets, violating the water safety advisory by the Phuket Marine Chief.”

 

by Neill Fronde

No punishment was given after viral video of Phuket speedboats. (via Teerapong Hempitak).

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/phuket-officials-probe-safety-standards-after-speedboats-reckless-wave-maneuvering

 

-- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-08-09

 

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Where is the footage ? Nothing on Youtube or Twitter .. <deleted>

 

I was going to say, if it was just a private boat letting her buck then whats the harm. But these idiots had passengers and no life jackets ? Common

2 hours ago, Harsh Jones said:

Where is the footage ? Nothing on Youtube or Twitter .. <deleted>

 

I was going to say, if it was just a private boat letting her buck then whats the harm. But these idiots had passengers and no life jackets ? Common

Pretty sure there were life jackets on board, but they were not wearing them as required.

Yeh, let's talk about the speedboat 'captains' located at the Boat-lagoon, unbelievable maroon's, they are, like many drivers on the Thai roads.

 

Oh, I forgot to mention, my experience about this 'captains' are already from more than 15 years ago, and the officials they have now probe safety standards?

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11 hours ago, webfact said:

violating the water safety advisory by the Phuket Marine Chief.”

I suggest the 'advisory' is mandated. Oh....wait; that's not the Thai way, too confrontational. Got it! let's call all the boat operators to a meeting and ask them nicely.????