webfact Posted September 25, 2023 Posted September 25, 2023 Pattaya/Koh Larn-A young Thai woman was killed and an unidentified foreign man was missing after apparently being struck by a speedboat while swimming off of Koh Larn last night, September 25th, 2023 at sunset. The tragic incident took place around 4:00 P.M. off of Tian Beach on Koh Larn. Witnesses stated a young Thai woman and a foreign man went swimming together when a speedboat seemingly delivering tourists nearby allegedly went into the swimming area and struck at least the woman. The boat reportedly paused briefly after striking the couple and then sped away. The woman was later found floating deceased in the water off of Koh Larn and had signs of propeller marks from a boat across her body. She was later identified but her name has been withheld by The Pattaya News pending contact to her family and friends. As of press time, the unidentified foreign man remained missing with divers searching the area. By Adam Judd Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2023-09-26 - 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. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 8 1
Popular Post scubascuba3 Posted September 25, 2023 Popular Post Posted September 25, 2023 You'd think you'd be safe in a swimming zone, not in Thailand 10 3
Popular Post Colabamumbai Posted September 25, 2023 Popular Post Posted September 25, 2023 32 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: You'd think you'd be safe in a swimming zone, not in Thailand You are the only safety standard you have. 3 2
jacko45k Posted September 25, 2023 Posted September 25, 2023 1 hour ago, scubascuba3 said: You'd think you'd be safe in a swimming zone, not in Thailand Yep, probably as risky as pavements!
Popular Post HandsomeTallFarang Posted September 25, 2023 Popular Post Posted September 25, 2023 Thai explaination, probably: "It was their Karma." Great! I'll use that one when asked why I don't give a single baht to the numerous beggars who accost me (yes, accost, as I don't see them shaking their cups at the sea of their own countrymen). It was their Karma to become a beggar, better to not interfere with destiny. 2 6 2
Popular Post VinnieK Posted September 25, 2023 Popular Post Posted September 25, 2023 Another day of carnage. Culprit is doing a disappearing act as we speak. ..and since when is 4 pm 'night'? ????♂️ 3 3 1
Popular Post hotchilli Posted September 25, 2023 Popular Post Posted September 25, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: Witnesses stated a young Thai woman and a foreign man went swimming together when a speedboat seemingly delivering tourists nearby allegedly went into the swimming area and struck at least the woman. The boat reportedly paused briefly after striking the couple and then sped away. Safety last as always... Maybe the returning passengers can identify the boat and driver... 4
Popular Post rwill Posted September 26, 2023 Popular Post Posted September 26, 2023 Very sad. I hope they catch him. Like someone else mentioned, they should talk to the people he dropped off. 2 1 1 1
The Old Bull Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 One good thing the Tsunami did was purge Kho Phi Phi of these pests. It was good for a while now they are back in full strength. 2 1
Olmate Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 4 minutes ago, The Old Bull said: One good thing the Tsunami did was purge Kho Phi Phi of these pests. It was good for a while now they are back in full strength. How did you miss 'the purge'! 1 1
Popular Post quake Posted September 26, 2023 Popular Post Posted September 26, 2023 49 minutes ago, hotchilli said: Safety last as always... Maybe the returning passengers can identify the boat and driver... They already know who the boat captain is. weather it was him driving it at the time, is another issue. 2 1
Popular Post nobodysfriend Posted September 26, 2023 Popular Post Posted September 26, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: The boat reportedly paused briefly after striking the couple and then sped away. That means that the driver ( captain ) of the boat very well noticed the incident . That he chose not to stop and help to save the victim's life ( by an incident that he caused ) , is a criminal offense in my opinion . It is just like voluntarily killing someone ... 1 3 1
jcmj Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 1000 baht fine and a wai seems like what we should be expecting next from the captain. Along with some good excuses why it happened and wasn’t his fault. Karma my friend is a bitch. 1
Popular Post mikebell Posted September 26, 2023 Popular Post Posted September 26, 2023 The brakes failed. 1 3 5
Popular Post brianthainess Posted September 26, 2023 Popular Post Posted September 26, 2023 I have been saying this for years, prop. guards should be mandatory on tourist boats, so easy to make and fit, they had all of the lockdown to make them, safety in Thailand is non-existent. could be made for about 1k b. I have made them myself in OZ. 2 1 1
Harsh Jones Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 5 hours ago, scubascuba3 said: You'd think you'd be safe in a swimming zone, not in Thailand We don't know for certain where they were swimming yet. There will be an investigation. Judging by the picture, thats a huge swimming area. How are the boats supposed to come into shore? Theres probably more to it than some boat going over the ropes and into the swimming area and hitting swimmers. But that doesn't make it a good black and white story with good guys and bad guys.
Popular Post Blue Muton Posted September 26, 2023 Popular Post Posted September 26, 2023 2 hours ago, Harsh Jones said: How are the boats supposed to come into shore? Slowly. Carefully. Diligently. Respectfully. Above all, safely. 4 3 2
scubascuba3 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Harsh Jones said: We don't know for certain where they were swimming yet. There will be an investigation. Judging by the picture, thats a huge swimming area. How are the boats supposed to come into shore? Theres probably more to it than some boat going over the ropes and into the swimming area and hitting swimmers. But that doesn't make it a good black and white story with good guys and bad guys. Story says swimming zone, you can only go on that for now 1 1
scubascuba3 Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 20 minutes ago, Blue Muton said: Slowly. Carefully. Diligently. Respectfully. Above all, safely. Speed boat "captains" probably only paid 300 baht a day, can't expect professionalism 1
NoDisplayName Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 3 hours ago, Harsh Jones said: How are the boats supposed to come into shore? Why are the boats even allowed to drive up onto the beach? What's wrong with a pier?
transam Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 6 hours ago, HandsomeTallFarang said: Thai explaination, probably: "It was their Karma." Great! I'll use that one when asked why I don't give a single baht to the numerous beggars who accost me (yes, accost, as I don't see them shaking their cups at the sea of their own countrymen). It was their Karma to become a beggar, better to not interfere with destiny. Did you miss your medication today..........? ???? 1
Deserted Posted September 26, 2023 Posted September 26, 2023 There are few if any regulations in play at the back of the island, which is where it happened.
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