Unexpected encore: Concert takes a dive as boat sinks at Amphawa Floating Market (video)

[webfact]

 

A concert held at the Amphawa Floating Market in Samut Songkhram province took an unexpected turn when a boat sank mid-show.

 

Thanks to quick reactions, no injuries were reported from the incident that took place today. The startling event was captured by TikTok user @anntiviruss and has since garnered widespread attention.

 

 

The Amphawa Floating Market, a popular tourist destination, played host to a mid-water concert featuring artist Pong Hink Lek Fai.

 

A significant number of tourists were seen enjoying the concert from hired boats, filling the canal to capacity. Spectators were also stationed on the bridge spanning the canal and along the waterfront.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Image via Khaosod.

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/no-injuries-as-boat-sinks-mid-concert-at-amphawa-floating-market-sparks-safety-concerns

 

-- The Thaiger 2023-08-28

 

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[hotchilli]

16 hours ago, webfact said:

A significant number of tourists were seen enjoying the concert from hired boats, filling the canal to capacity. Spectators were also stationed on the bridge spanning the canal and along the waterfront.

Lucky they were not out at sea.

[ignore it]

KEEP CALM

AND CARRY ON

[stix40]

AAOoooogA Dive Dive Dive !

[brianthainess]

Safe and trusted Thailand strikes again.

[Burma Bill]

I wonder what was being sung at the time. Perhaps "My Heart will go on"??

( Celine Dion from the film "Titanic")

[PETERTHEEATER]

Must have rented the boat from Pattaya or Phuket.