Accident Spanish Tourists Rescued After Longtail Boat Capsizes Off Koh Samui

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A longtail passenger boat carrying four Spanish tourists capsized late morning in 1 July, between Koh Samui and Koh Taen due to strong winds and rough waves, authorities have confirmed.

 

The passengers, aged 10, 14, 42 and 45, were on a sightseeing trip when the incident occurred in choppy seas off the coast of Surat Thani province. Fortunately, all four were rescued by other bosts and brought safely back to shore.

 

According to local police, the group sustained no injuries, although they reported the loss of four personal items that sank to the bottom when the vessel capsized.

 

Koh Samui police officers promptly questioned and tested the boat operator. Results showed no traces of alcohol or drugs in his system and officers concluded there were no signs of negligence or misconduct on his part.

 

Officials are continuing to monitor sea conditions, as the currrent weather poses ongoing risks to small craft in the Gulf of Thailand.

 

The incident has prompted authorities to urge tourists and boat operators alike to exercise caution during unfavourable weather conditions.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-07-02

 

 

 

[newbee2022]

Exciting adventure what is available every day in Thailand somewhere.

Good that the Spaniards could swim.

[ronster]

9 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

officers concluded there were no signs of negligence

Yeah because taking a group out on a long tail boat in choppy seas is always a top idea 💡 🙈

[hotchilli]

10 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

A longtail passenger boat carrying four Spanish tourists capsized late morning in 1 July, between Koh Samui and Koh Taen due to strong winds and rough waves,

Must make a profit.... bugger the conditions.

[Srikcir]

12 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

A longtail passenger boat

They should be called "How Long" passenger boats before they capsize.

[Reddavy]

2 hours ago, ronster said:

Yeah because taking a group out on a long tail boat in choppy seas is always a top idea 💡 🙈

Yep. As usual greed bbefore safety. Thainess 🙈

[Gandtee]

2 hours ago, Srikcir said:

They should be called "How Long" passenger boats before they capsize.

Did they get a refund?😀

[kiwikeith]

18 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Exciting adventure what is available every day in Thailand somewhere.

Good that the Spaniards could swim.

I have seen these flip many times, the conditions were the problem here, the driver should have had a mentality test not an alcohol test