Jet Ski Collides with Longtail Boat: 2 Injured, 2 Missing

[Georgealbert]

 

 

August 17, an accident involving a jet ski and a local longtail boat occurred near Bang Kachao Pier in Samut Prakan, resulting in two people injured and two missing. 
 

The incident took place in the evening near Wat Bang Krachao Nok Pier in Phra Pradaeng District, Samut Prakan Province. Reports indicate that two people riding the jet ski sustained injuries and were quickly transported to Bangpakok Hospital in Samut Prakan by rescue teams.

 

In addition to the injured, two individuals have been reported missing, a man who was operating the longtail boat and a woman who was aboard the boat. Search and rescue teams from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation were dispatched to the area for an urgent water search operation.

 

The authorities are continuing their efforts to locate the missing individuals and investigate the cause of the collision.

 

-- 2024-08-18

 

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[Pique Dard]

My comments have no direct bearing on this unfortunate accident. But there are so many scams involving jet-ski rentals that I would refrain from using them even if they were free.

[Georgealbert]

Update

 

Bodies of Two Missing Victims Recovered After Jet Ski and Longtail Boat Collision on Chao Phraya River

 

August 18, at  03:10, rescue teams from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation have located  the bodies of the two missing individuals following a water accident involving a Jet Ski and a longtail boat.
 

The bodies were found submerged in the Chao Phraya River, along with the engine of the longtail boat. Efforts are currently still underway to retrieve the bodies from the water.

 

Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident.

 

Video of the scene is below.

 

-- 2024-08-18

 

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[Georgealbert]

Update

 

A young actor in a TV series crashed his jet ski into a long-tail boat.
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Reported details are that rescue teams on arrival at the scene, found two injured individuals: Ms. Nanyaree, 17, and her mother, Ms. Onrada, 41. Both suffered bruises and body pain and were promptly taken to Bangpakok Samut Prakan Hospital for further treatment.

 

Meanwhile, it was reported that two individuals had gone missing in the river: Ms. Parichat, 44, a passenger on the longtail boat, and Mr. Prayoon, 64, the boat operator. Rescue divers and underwater specialists were immediately deployed to search for the missing individuals, the bodies later being recovered from the water.

 

Mr. Mongkonsawat, 48, Ms. Parichat's husband, recounted the events leading up to the accident. He and his wife were aboard a small longtail boat, crossing the river from Bang Krachao Nok to Rama III for business. During the crossing, a jet ski collided with their boat, throwing his wife and the boat operator into the water. Mr. Mongkonsawat managed to survive the accident and stated he narrowly escaped drowning.

 

On the other side of the incident, a well-known series actor named Mr. QP admitted to driving the jet ski that collided with the boat. He had been traveling with his girlfriend and her mother, along with ten others on five jet skis. They had come from the Chom Thong area in Bangkok to dine in Phra Pradaeng. After finishing their meal, Mr. QP and a friend were driving their jet skis back home when the accident occurred. He stated that the river was dark, and he could not see the other boat in time to avoid the collision. He also mentioned that the longtail boat had no lights or signals. Mr. QP expressed his deep shock and regret over the accident. The results of an alcohol content test, found the value to be 0, there was no alcohol in QP's system at all, but QP's boat driver's license was not found.

 

Authorities from Phra Pradaeng Police Station have summoned Mr. QP and the other jet ski riders involved for questioning. Legal proceedings are expected to follow.

 

 

-- 2024-08-18

 

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[Tropicalevo]

1 hour ago, Georgealbert said:

but QP's boat driver's license was not found.

I never knew that one needed a licence to ride a jet ski.

I learn something new every day.

[steven100]

oh dear Georgealbert '   very unfortunate accident indeed.   Our thoughts go out to the loved one's of the two who tragically lost their lives.

 

very sad indeed.

RIP.

1 boat passenger, 1 boat operator. 

[JoePai]

He stated that the river was dark, and he could not see the other boat

 

Moron should not have been on the river

[Liverpool Lou]

4 minutes ago, JoePai said:

He stated that the river was dark, and he could not see the other boat

 

Moron should not have been on the river

Which "moron"?   There were two parties involved in this accident.

[JoePai]

2 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Which "moron"?   There were two parties involved in this accident.

Jet skis of course  

[mancub]

Did either party display any lights ?

[ikke1959]

The young actor is more important than the 2  deceased... amazing

And amazing no alcohol

Edited August 18 by ikke1959

[hotchilli]

On 8/18/2024 at 6:13 AM, Georgealbert said:

August 18, at  03:10, rescue teams from the Ruamkatanyu Foundation have located  the bodies of the two missing individuals following a water accident involving a Jet Ski and a longtail boat

I am presuming 03:10 is AM... who wants to ride on a jet ski at that time which is un-illuminated as are most other small boats on the river, strong currents and god knows what else in the water.

Accident waiting to happen.

Surely there must be a regulation that if you're on the water during the hours of darkness you must have navigation lights?

[Tubulat]

On 8/18/2024 at 5:25 AM, Pique Dard said:

My comments have no direct bearing on this unfortunate accident. But there are so many scams involving jet-ski rentals that I would refrain from using them even if they were free.

And that already for many, many years, and believe me nothing will change.

[radiochaser]

My condo is next to the river on the 26th floor.  The master bedroom exterior walls are 2/3rds windows.   It has two balconies, one for the master bedroom and the other off the living room and both have good views of the river.  .   I see longtails working both day and night.   Most of the time, the longtails have some kind of light, sometimes two, but not all.  I have gone out on the balcony trying to see the ones at night that do not run with lights and can barely spot them in the water, running at full speed.

I see jet skis too.   Most of the time they are running at full speed.  Most of the ones I see at night are running with some kind of light, usually headlight and sometimes with some kind of colored running lights on the tail.  

I have seen some pretty scary near collisions at night between the two.   Makes me wonder if either driver can hear the other with the noise they make. 

Edited August 20 by radiochaser

[Georgealbert]

Update
 

August 20, authorities from the Marine Department in Samut Prakan have filed charges against Chindanai “QP” Kwanchai, a 21-year-old actor from a popular TV series,

 

Mr. Chatichai Wesan, Director of the Samut Prakan Marine Office, authorised Mr. Kanatip Pupanseri, a senior transportation officer, to file charges against QP. The charges include reckless driving leading to death, which carries a penalty of up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to 200,000 baht, or both.

 

Additionally, QP is being charged under the Thai Navigation in Thai Waters Act for operating a vessel without a valid boatman license and for exceeding the legally permitted number of passengers on the boat, both punishable by fines up to 10,000 baht.

 

Authorities have confirmed that QP was not intoxicated at the time of the accident, as his blood alcohol level was found to be 0%. However, investigators are continuing to gather evidence and have interviewed survivors of the incident.

 

QP has expressed remorse for the incident, and his family has pledged to provide compensation to the victims' families. The police investigation continues, and charges are expected to be finalised soon.

 

 

-- 2024-08-20

 

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