Popular Post webfact Posted Tuesday at 04:52 AM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 04:52 AM Pictures courtesy: 77kaoded A thrilling parasailing adventure turned into a frightening ordeal for a tourist when a sudden wind change left him precariously perched atop a 5-metre pine tree on Kamala Beach in Phuket. Emergency services, including the local police, responded quickly, employing a crane truck to safely rescue the young man. Surasit Wandee, a deputy investigator at Kamala Police Station, reported that the incident occurred at around 6 pm on July 1. Mohammed Ali Warrad Abdul Wahab, 26, found himself stranded after an abrupt shift in the wind caused his parasail to deviate off course, entangling him in the tree's upper branches. First responders arrived promptly upon receiving the call and discovered Abdul Wahab swaying from the treetop. Coordinating with the Kamala Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, they employed a crane truck to lower him safely to the ground. Fortunately, Abdul Wahab was uninjured, albeit shaken from the ordeal. "The rapid change in wind direction likely caused the parasail to lift the tourist into the tree," Wandee explained. This mishap serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety and preparation when engaging in extreme sports. Authorities have stressed the need for thorough safety briefings for all tourists participating in parasailing activities. They also urged operators to keep a close eye on weather forecasts and ensure that their equipment is regularly inspected and maintained. This isn't an isolated incident. In a similar occurrence, a Thai parasailing operator recently compensated a Chinese tourist with 400,000 baht after she sustained a leg injury on Karon Beach due to a parasailing accident. Like Abdul Wahab’s incident, the cause was attributed to a sudden wind shift despite claims of adhered safety protocols. Tourists are advised to follow all safety measures and heed instructions to avoid potential dangers while enjoying such exhilarating activities. -- 2024-07-02 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post webfact Posted Tuesday at 08:15 PM Author Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 08:15 PM Jordanian Man Rescued After Parasailing Mishap at Kamala Beach By Goongnang Suksawat Kamala, Phuket – On Monday (July 1st), Kamala Police received a distress call regarding a foreign man who became stuck with a parasail on a high pine tree at Kamala Beach. The man, later identified only as Mr. Mohammed, a 26-year-old Jordanian national, was safely rescued by a cherry picker truck. According to an unidentified parasail operator, Mr. Mohammed was one of four foreign customers who had used their parasail services. Strong winds caused him to become entangled in the tree during what is typically an eight-minute parasailing session. In response to this incident, Kamala Police Chief Colonel Somsak Thongkleang has issued a warning to parasail operators. When red flags indicating strong winds are present in the area, operators should pause their services for safety reasons. Full story: THE PHUKET EXPRESS 2024-07-03 Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted Tuesday at 11:08 PM Share Posted Tuesday at 11:08 PM 18 hours ago, webfact said: "The rapid change in wind direction likely caused the parasail to lift the tourist into the tree," Wandee explained. This mishap serves as a stark reminder of the importance of safety and preparation when engaging in extreme sports. Is that a message for tourists or for the parasailing outfit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Skeptic7 Posted Tuesday at 11:38 PM Popular Post Share Posted Tuesday at 11:38 PM Hang Loose 🤙❗ 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post expat_4_life Posted yesterday at 12:01 AM Popular Post Share Posted yesterday at 12:01 AM (edited) 19 hours ago, webfact said: A thrilling parasailing adventure turned into a frightening ordeal for a tourist I too had a parasailing adventure gone wrong in Pattaya decades ago. Thought I was going to drown, close call. After becoming initially airborne the speed boat driver slowed due to an obstacle in the water. I was dropped and dragged through the water, encumbered by the attached parachute, unable to get a breath. Time slowed, felt like forever. I still remember it very vividly, terrifying. Never did it again, always recommend against it. Be safe out there Edited yesterday at 12:05 AM by expat_4_life 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Classic Ray Posted yesterday at 12:02 AM Popular Post Share Posted yesterday at 12:02 AM Wonder if they made him pay for damage to the gear, like they do for jet skis? Risk assessment is not a developed skill in Thailand when money is involved. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPKANKAN Posted yesterday at 12:26 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:26 AM '5-meter pine tree' I think they need to check their tape measure. A tad taller than that ffs!!!!5555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted yesterday at 12:29 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:29 AM Mohammed Ali ... I think stick to badminton, parasailing is not for you 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted yesterday at 12:31 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:31 AM 28 minutes ago, Classic Ray said: Wonder if they made him pay for damage to the gear, like they do for jet skis? Risk assessment is not a developed skill in Thailand when money is involved. and the cherry picker truck rental, and damage to the tree ..... They're calculating the bill as we speak .... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterphuket Posted yesterday at 12:40 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:40 AM 37 minutes ago, expat_4_life said: I too had a parasailing adventure gone wrong in Pattaya decades ago. Thought I was going to drown, close call. After becoming initially airborne the speed boat driver slowed due to an obstacle in the water. I was dropped and dragged through the water, encumbered by the attached parachute, unable to get a breath. Time slowed, felt like forever. I still remember it very vividly, terrifying. Never did it again, always recommend against it. Be safe out there Did it myself once, 25 years ago also on Pattaya, must not think about it now. Anyway, you were lucky. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankie baby Posted yesterday at 01:08 AM Share Posted yesterday at 01:08 AM I watched them try and bring down a guy on the parasail in the wind a couple of days back (Karon Beach). Took about an hour to get him down. In the end a lull in the wind did the job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kidneyw Posted yesterday at 01:38 AM Popular Post Share Posted yesterday at 01:38 AM I remember in 1980 I thought I would give this a go. The guy, who they were just bringing back, crash landed on top of two beach umbrellas. I turned around. Still have never done it. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnx101 Posted yesterday at 02:11 AM Share Posted yesterday at 02:11 AM He was obviously being pulled by a speedboat so how can this happen, I’ve done paragliding of a mountain and then land on the beach but for sure weather everything checked first but I do in Vietnam not Thailand for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Gsxrnz Posted yesterday at 02:43 AM Popular Post Share Posted yesterday at 02:43 AM I thought there was an official list of things "not to do" in Thailand. I'm sure paragliding comes right after bungy jumping, riding in a mini-van, and arguing with ladyboys on Beach Road at 3am. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey611 Posted yesterday at 03:29 AM Share Posted yesterday at 03:29 AM Was the sudden change of wind due to him farting? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbbooboo Posted yesterday at 04:52 AM Share Posted yesterday at 04:52 AM Just driving on the roads in Thailand is an extreme sport i suggest, without having these beach add ons which are also clearly dangerous as well( remember the Aust guy plunging to his death from a parasail harness a couple of years ago in Thailand) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDCNINJA Posted yesterday at 05:23 AM Share Posted yesterday at 05:23 AM 4 hours ago, Frankie baby said: I watched them try and bring down a guy on the parasail in the wind a couple of days back (Karon Beach). Took about an hour to get him down. In the end a lull in the wind did the job. They probably charged him for the extra time aloft. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatman95 Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago That is brilliant What a plonker I would of love to seen that especially after a spliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBF Posted 23 hours ago Share Posted 23 hours ago 5 hours ago, Gsxrnz said: I thought there was an official list of things "not to do" in Thailand. I'm sure paragliding comes right after bungy jumping, riding in a mini-van, and arguing with ladyboys on Beach Road at 3am. You forgot "Hiring a jetski without a lawyer in attendance" 🤔 But seriously, the operators of this parasailing outfit SHOULD know not to go near trees such as this just in case the wind change - but TIT! Quite frankly it terrifies me but i get dizzy if I stand on a beermat 😮 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabradelmar Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Thai safety standards again on full display. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago Looks a lot taller than 5 metres to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago 8 hours ago, kidneyw said: I remember in 1980 I thought I would give this a go. The guy, who they were just bringing back, crash landed on top of two beach umbrellas. I turned around. Still have never done it. I had a go once in Greece many years ago and loved it - but they seemed a bit more safety conscious there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago 18 minutes ago, sambum said: I had a go once in Greece many years ago and loved it - but they seemed a bit more safety conscious there! Really? https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/28/two-british-teenagers-killed-parasailing-rhodes-greece-say-authorities Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sambum Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago 1 minute ago, josephbloggs said: Really? https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/oct/28/two-british-teenagers-killed-parasailing-rhodes-greece-say-authorities So maybe standards have slipped since I was in my 30's - 40 years ago? I did say "many years ago"!!! (I haven't read the link, but it appears to be dated Oct 2020, 3 - 4 years ago) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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