webfact Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 British tourist dies following Jet Ski accident at Pattaya IslandPATTAYA: -- On Thursday Afternoon, Pattaya Police, who have jurisdiction over Larn Island which is off the coast of Pattaya, received a report of a British Tourist who had died following a Jet Ski Accident.The incident occurred on Thursday Morning off the coast of Tawaen Beach on Larn Island and resulted in the eventual death of Mr. Stephen David Campbell aged 38 from Blackpool, England.His friend, Mr. Mark Kear aged 38 and his girlfriend Khun Ganyarat aged 38 reported the incident at Pattaya Police Station and said the pair had been in Pattaya for 5 days and were staying at a North Pattaya Hotel.They decided to spend the day at Larn Island on Thursday and when they arrived Mr. Campbell decided to rent a Jet Ski. Mr. Campbell was seen driving the Jet Ski at some speed and was seen to come off when he struck a rope used to anchor a boat. He sustained a 20cm long laceration across his neck and was losing blood quickly.Full story: http://www.pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/122306/british-tourist-dies-following-jet-ski-accident-at-pattaya-island/-- Pattaya One 2014-03-21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurentbkk Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 How sad .... RIP fellow ... security security .... please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puyai Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. Didn't know there were jet ski licences.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooka Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. Didn't know there were jet ski licences.. Maybe they don't have them here, in Australia you must be licenced. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey4u Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. Didn't know there were jet ski licences.. Maybe they don't have them here, in Australia you must be licenced. We also need a drivers licence and dog's need to be registered T I T anything goes here 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneyboy Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. Yeah, right. Like thats gunna happen in Thailand... Not! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaurene Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. As far as I know there is no such thing as a license to ride a jet ski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Suradit69 Posted March 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2014 A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. Yeah, right. Like thats gunna happen in Thailand... Not! And of course if you require a licence, accidents won't happen because having a licence means you'll be sober and intelligent. Licensing laws, even back in the Australian paradise, haven't eliminated road or boating accidents, have they? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krigern Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 The best way to avoid accidents is to put a limit of HP on rentals...Giving a 215 hp (70 knots) to a first-timer is madness... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andygunther Posted March 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. How about all the peoples renting the big bikes here, you think they check if they have license to drive them? It's all about the money ... Edited March 21, 2014 by andygunther 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. Didn't know there were jet ski licences.. Maybe they don't have them here, in Australia you must be licenced. can't be universal as can hire without a license where I'm currently at in Noosa Edited March 21, 2014 by simple1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandtee Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I don't know about licenses for jet skis, but I think anyone hiring one of those things in Pattaya needs certifying. Ignorance is bliss. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dave 74 Posted March 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. Didn't know there were jet ski licences.. Under the Thai 1913 Navigation act. which is still current today, all vessels, including jet-skis, need to be registered with the Harbor Department. A person driving a jet-ski must hold at least a Helmsman Level 2 license, a qualification that requires two years’ documented proof of experience aboard a Thai-flagged ship. Without this, one is not legally licensed to ride a jetski in Thai waters. Edited March 21, 2014 by Dave 74 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Seems to be a trend. Last month, it was another British Man with no skills ....crashing into speedboats...now this. Please control yourself on these things. I do not now if they do water sports at all in England...but it would be a good idea to take some basic safety course...and learn how the things operate.....common sense...slow it down if you have no idea what you are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancub Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. Yeah, right. Like thats gunna happen in Thailand... Not! And of course if you require a licence, accidents won't happen because having a licence means you'll be sober and intelligent. Licensing laws, even back in the Australian paradise, haven't eliminated road or boating accidents, have they? Obviously, you can't eliminate stupidity or recklessness, it will surface anywhere. In Thailand it flourishes due to the "laissez-faire" environment encouraged by all, including law enforcement.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bkungbank Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Jet ski should wear safety helmet as sometimes hits coral that may cause life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unanimosity Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. Licenses aren't going to help. Look at all the licensed drivers crashing cars and motorcycles. The real necessity is for clear marking with buoys of areas that are off limits for jet skiis and any other kind of motorized launch; where the jet ski driver, swimmers, divers, etc. are kept apart from each other. Not perfect, but a step in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unanimosity Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 <script type='text/javascript'>window.mod_pagespeed_start = Number(new Date());</script> A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. Didn't know there were jet ski licences.. Under the Thai 1913 Navigation act. which is still current today, all vessels, including jet-skis, need to be registered with the Harbor Department. A person driving a jet-ski must hold at least a Helmsman Level 2 license, a qualification that requires two years’ documented proof of experience aboard a Thai-flagged ship. Without this, one is not legally licensed to ride a jetski in Thai waters. Enforce that and you will be able to pick up one of these helmsman whatevers on Walking Street for 200 baht...or, sit down, have a beer, and the jet ski operator will go fetch it for you for 300 baht. The Thai word for license is taloak. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unanimosity Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. Yeah, right. Like thats gunna happen in Thailand... Not! And of course if you require a licence, accidents won't happen because having a licence means you'll be sober and intelligent. Licensing laws, even back in the Australian paradise, haven't eliminated road or boating accidents, have they? Obviously, you can't eliminate stupidity or recklessness, it will surface anywhere. In Thailand it flourishes due to the "laissez-faire" environment encouraged by all, including law enforcement.. It flourishes because of the infallibility of the amulet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMarlow Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. How would they do that? Is there a process to obtain a jet-ski licence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unanimosity Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Seems to be a trend. Last month, it was another British Man with no skills ....crashing into speedboats...now this. Please control yourself on these things. I do not now if they do water sports at all in England...but it would be a good idea to take some basic safety course...and learn how the things operate.....common sense...slow it down if you have no idea what you are doing. Oh, they do water sports all the time in England without any license required and, apart from leaving a bad taste in the mouth, the only mishap is that sometimes the cameraman gets a bit wet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unanimosity Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. How would they do that? Is there a process to obtain a jet-ski licence? Got one right here, 200 baht and it's yours. Yeh, okay, it is supposed to be in Thai, alright? What do you mean it looks like a pizza flyer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unanimosity Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 A tragedy and the people hiring out these machines should ensure that the customer is licenced to ride one. How about all the peoples renting the big bikes here, you think they check if they have license to drive them? It's all about the money ... Ya' think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZigZagMan Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Thankfully all the jet skis are registered, have weekly inspections and are insured. I know that because the deputy mayor said it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabaii69 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Seems hitting anchor ropes is a frequent thing here. By the way, it is not appropriate to talk about dog licenses here in reference to this tragedy. No common sense, Mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soihok Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Nasty way to go. RIP Best thing is to ban all Jet Ski's, it would stop this can of thing and get the thugs off the beach. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mrjonyoung Posted March 21, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2014 Always the same on here. Thailand is responsible for this mans death. Thailand should have done more to keep him safe. I don't know about you, but I watch my own butt. Especially over here. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkup Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) RIP poor fella. 1st time I rode one I crashed head on with a mate. Gotta take it slow on those things especially when you have obstacles in close proximity. Edited March 21, 2014 by kkup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonmarleesco Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I wonder, in these circumstances, how the mafia will work its scam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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