A kayaking adventure off the coast of Pattaya nearly ended in tragedy as a boat carrying a 42 year old man and a 14 year old girl capsized in the early hours of yesterday morning. The incident, which occurred at 4.30am, drew swift response from emergency services who attended the scene near Walking Street in South Pattaya, Banglamung district, Chon Buri province.

 

The sandy beach was awash with tourists who watched in growing horror as two figures struggled to stay afloat about 200 metres from the shore. The sinking silhouette of a capsized kayak painted a chilling picture of the perilous situation unfolding.

 

First responders raced against time to reach the pair, subsequently identified as 42 year old Nopporn Buasunthon and a 14 year old girl, known only as ‘A’ to protect her identity due to her young age. Both individuals managed to reach the safety of the shore unscathed, despite their kayak’s disastrous encounter with the waters of Pattaya.

 

Nopporn explained that he had met the young girl and her friends by chance on the beach. She mentioned that she was on holiday and had never experienced the sea before. Engaging in the spirit of hospitality, Nopporn agreed to take her kayaking. However, their maritime adventure was cut short as their kayak began to sink.

 

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Full story: The Thaiger 2023-10-20

 

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"Nopporn explained that he had met the young girl and her friends by chance on the beach. "

 

A 42 year old man meets a 14 year old girl on the beach at 4am! 

Where are the girls' parents?

 

 

What an idiotic time to be out in a kayak!

This whole story doesn’t pass the float test TIT

One of those "middle aged man meets under aged girl" stories.  The only people on Pattaya Beach at that hour are ladyboys and their tops/bottoms du jour.  Just a bloody weird story. 

She probably couldn't swim, but didn't put her off 

12 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Nopporn explained that he had met the young girl and her friends by chance on the beach. She mentioned that she was on holiday and had never experienced the sea before. Engaging in the spirit of hospitality, Nopporn agreed to take her kayaking. However, their maritime adventure was cut short as their kayak began to sink.

At 4:30 am ???

This poor romantic fool only wanted to show the girl a good time / get his rocks off.

Next time he should choose a better story

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

42 year old man and a 14 year old girl capsized in the early hours of yesterday morning. The incident, which occurred at 4.30am,

 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Nopporn explained that he had met the young girl and her friends by chance on the beach.

Oh dear 

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Engaging in the spirit of hospitality, Nopporn agreed to take her kayaking.

'Come up and see my collection of kayaks any time,'

At 0430 morning the beach was 'awash with tourists'. Presumably these were visa exempt Chinese citizens queing for hotel breakfast?*

Obviously rocking the boat a little too vigorously.