tominbkk Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 I believe in the states the area would have been closed down for boating immediately, so a study could be done. Was that area closed for even two minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaimate Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 We were driving close by ,when this happened ,in all my years in Thailand this was the first time i have seen the police clear the roads for ambulances usually no one gets out of the way leaving them stuck in traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesMad Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 My condolences to the victims and speedy recovery for the others! It is a miracle though that there are not more accidents like this... 12:30 midday?!? Bad viz??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljeque Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Waves and wind can cause boats to overturn, but not race along and crash into each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) And small boats shouldnt be allowed out at sea when it is wavy and windy anyway. Edited December 3, 2009 by Payboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Deputy Transport Minister joins the investigation into fatal boat crash. Pattaya, December 3 [PATTAYA ONE NEWS] : We have an update now on the boating accident which occurred on Wednesday and resulted in the death of two Chinese Tourists. Khun Gergoon, the Deputy Minister of Transport came to Pattaya on Wednesday Evening to investigate the accident. We can reveal that a total of 15 people were injured including 3 from England, 1 from Pakistan and two Chinese Tourists who were seriously injured and remain in Hospital at this time. The two boats involved in the accident have been recovered and it has been found that the drivers of both boats hold no licenses to transport members of the public. Both boats were also carrying too many people and therefore there would not have been enough life jackets for everyone on-board. Pattaya City Hall officials are now being scrutinized and asked why proper checks on these commercial vessels are not taking place. A dedicated team of local government officers are now investigating the accident and are expected to issue a full report on their findings shortly. http://www.pattayaone.net/news [newsfooter][/newsfooter]3 Dec 2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathanpattaya Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 More grim news. Condolences to family and friends of the deceased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12DrinkMore Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Deputy Transport Minister joins the investigation into fatal boat crash.Pattaya, December 3 [PATTAYA ONE NEWS] : We have an update now on the boating accident which occurred on Wednesday and resulted in the death of two Chinese Tourists. Khun Gergoon, the Deputy Minister of Transport came to Pattaya on Wednesday Evening to investigate the accident. We can reveal that a total of 15 people were injured including 3 from England, 1 from Pakistan and two Chinese Tourists who were seriously injured and remain in Hospital at this time. The two boats involved in the accident have been recovered and it has been found that the drivers of both boats hold no licenses to transport members of the public. Both boats were also carrying too many people and therefore there would not have been enough life jackets for everyone on-board. Pattaya City Hall officials are now being scrutinized and asked why proper checks on these commercial vessels are not taking place. A dedicated team of local government officers are now investigating the accident and are expected to issue a full report on their findings shortly. We can see how this will pan out. The "drivers" will get punished and the owners will carry on as before, TIT. And whether anybody will see the "full report"? Dream on. As always a few months will go by and then nothing more heard. TIT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Deputy Transport Minister joins the investigation into fatal boat crash. Pattaya, December 3 [PATTAYA ONE NEWS] : We have an update now on the boating accident which occurred on Wednesday and resulted in the death of two Chinese Tourists. Khun Gergoon, the Deputy Minister of Transport came to Pattaya on Wednesday Evening to investigate the accident. We can reveal that a total of 15 people were injured including 3 from England, 1 from Pakistan and two Chinese Tourists who were seriously injured and remain in Hospital at this time. The two boats involved in the accident have been recovered and it has been found that the drivers of both boats hold no licenses to transport members of the public. Both boats were also carrying too many people and therefore there would not have been enough life jackets for everyone on-board. Pattaya City Hall officials are now being scrutinized and asked why proper checks on these commercial vessels are not taking place. A dedicated team of local government officers are now investigating the accident and are expected to issue a full report on their findings shortly. No surprises there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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