Accident Phuket Parasailing Mishap: Foreign Tourist Injured in Jet Ski Fall

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A foreign tourist suffered a leg injury during a parasailing mishap off Patong Beach in Phuket, marking yet another incident in the island's water sports activities. The accident occurred on April 29th around 2:19 pm and involved a male tourist whose nationality and identity have not been disclosed.

 

The mishap unfolded when the man fell while parasailing, though the exact height of the fall remains unspecified. Upon impact, his right leg collided with a jet ski, resulting in a visible deformity. The Kusoltam Patong Rescue Foundation promptly responded to the scene, immobilising the injury with a vacuum splint before transporting him to a medical facility.

 

Despite the injury, the tourist remained conscious and communicative with rescuers during his transfer. However, updates on his condition post-hospitalisation have yet to be shared.

 

Conspicuously absent from the report are details regarding the cause of the fall, nor has there been any comment or potential offer of compensation from the parasailing operator involved in the incident.

 

 

 

This latest event highlights ongoing safety concerns following a similar fatal parasailing accident in Phuket earlier in January. In that tragic incident off Karon Beach, a Thai parasailing assistant fell into the sea while aiding a foreign tourist. Both fell from a significant height, though the tourist survived due to a timely rescue by the boat operator.

 

The January accident prompted local authorities to intensify safety checks and enforce stricter protocols for parasailing and water sports operators. However, the recurrence of such incidents raises questions about the effectiveness of these measures.

 

The need for stringent safety standards and vigilant enforcement remains urgent in order to prevent future accidents, ensuring both tourists and local participants can enjoy these activities safely.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-30

 

 

[blaze master]

The jet ski guys probably tried to scam him for damage.