webfact Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Speedboat sinks in high-speed collision across the bay from PhuketPhuket GazetteChainartnumchork 8 was carrying 27 tourists when it allegedly rammed another speedboat. Photo: Kritsada MueanhawongKRABI: -- All 37 tourists made it to shore yesterday after two speedboats collided at sea about 1km from Krabi.Krabi City Police were informed of the incident at 3:30pm and immediately contacted the Krabi Marine Office to scramble a rescue team.Six were injured when the Chainartnumchork 8, owned by Barracudas Tour, and the The Pimmasa 5, owned by Centara Grand Beach Resort and Villas Krabi, crashed near the popular tourist destination of Ao Nang.Jorsen Anderson, 27, and his 4-year-old son, Anton, were seriously injured in the accident and taken to Krabi Hospital, Sophon Kongthong of the Krabi City Police said.They were later transferred to Bangkok Hospital Phuket, where a staffer reported that Mr Anderson was suffering from chest pain and his son had a broken leg.“Chainartnumchork 8 was going too fast and rammed us,” Captain Anan Khaothong of The Pimmasa 5 told the Phuket Gazette.Witness’ reports given to police support Mr Anan’s statement, said Lt Sophon.“Water started pouring into the boat and as it was sinking, tourists jumped into the sea,” Mr Anan added.Despite damage to the bow of the Chainartnumchork 8, it was able to make it back to Ao Nang Beach.The Krabi Marine Office is continuing its investigation into the accident.Police have yet to charge anyone over the incident.Source: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket_news/2014/Speedboat-sinks-in-high-speed-collision-across-the-bay-from-Phuket-25677.html-- Phuket Gazette 2014-02-24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya28 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Somehow I think alcohol and / or drugs played a part in this unnecessary accident. Or maybe the speedboat driver was just blind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockman Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Not even safe on the sea! never mind the roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 27 in one boat , Centara allow only the right amount by Kilos , bit like a Lift. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_smith237 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Again… The repetitive nature of these incidents in Thailand is quite amazing… These headlines paraphrased below are simply way too common: - Speed boat Collision / hits swimmer, serious injury… - Overloaded speed boat overturns, full mooners lost at sea… - Bus skids off the road into a ravine, rain blamed, xx victims… - Speeding MiniVan crashes, rain blamed, occupants flung from van, no seatbelts… - Lorry’s brakes fail while descending hill… - Bus crashes as driver falls asleep at the wheel… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmirage2013 Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 You don't want to see people hurt, but Jesus, get real and stop acting like irresponsible, people.... Honestly? You deserve it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveyinasia Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 I was in Krabi a couple of weekends ago and took the 4 island tour for the day. So many boats out there all racing to get to a destination, quick look around and then speeding off to the next place. There is no co ordination and no regulation in this industry, all done for the sake on money. The destinations are overcrowded and dirty, trash left everywhere, of course no one taking responsibility for the mess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTIRIOS Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 ...unfortunately...a lot of van and bus and BOAT* drivers...*(especially 'speed boats') think they have to drive excessively fast... ...is it to impress the passengers with their skills.....??? ...I wish I knew.....I wish THEY knew..... ...it's just so immature and irresponsible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marko kok prong Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 can't drive cars and motorbikes safely,boats too it would seem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunovski Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 As long as the number of tourists are increasing year by year they don't really care. And it seems like the tourists also don't care about such incidents, anyway most of them will come back the next year again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailandbeachisland Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Somehow I think alcohol and / or drugs played a part in this unnecessary accident. Or maybe the speedboat driver was just blind. How do you know that drug is good over there ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little mary sunshine Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Another IDIOT at the wheel.....On the water this time !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> 27 in one boat , Centara allow only the right amount by Kilos , bit like a Lift. alt=thumbsup.gif> . You didn't read the article, there were two boats involved. Somehow I think alcohol and / or drugs played a part in this unnecessary accident. Or maybe the speedboat driver was just blind. You read the article, or were did you get this from? Carsten007 - you need to read the article again. There were 27 people in the Chainartnumchork 8 and 37 tourists altogether. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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