No charges yet in Krabi boat collision case

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No charges yet in Krabi boat collision case
Phuket Gazette


Six people were injured in the speedboat crash, but no one has been charged for the incident. Photo: Kritsada Mueanhawong

PHUKET: -- Police have yet to charge anyone involved in the speedboat crash that occurred off the coast of Krabi in February, as they have not been able to determine fault, confirmed Sophon Kongthong of the Krabi City Police.

Six people were injured, two of whom were hospitalized, after the Chainartnumchork 8 and the The Pimmasa 5 collided near the popular tourist destination of Ao Nang (story here).

“We are waiting to question the prime witnesses: the two hospitalized passengers from the boat. They were transferred to Bangkok Hospital Phuket to receive treatment,” said Lt Sophon.

The police were not able to question other witnesses, he said, as they had already left the country.

“We met the injured passengers at Krabi Hospital before they were transferred to Phuket and asked them to present themselves for questioning at the station after they were released,” Lt Sophon explained.

The two have yet to appear at the police station.

“We did question both of the drivers, and they both claimed to be driving safely and not at high speeds,” said Lt Sophon.

“We are working with the Krabi Marine Office to investigate and inspect the boats.”

— Irfarn Jamdukor

Source: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/No-charges-yet-Krabi-boat-collision-case/29019#ad-image-0


-- Phuket Gazette 2014-04-02

[Luckymf]

Charge them both with reckless driving!

[LivinginKata]

No surprise here. Police inaction is the norm.

[Searat7]

The point of impact on each boat should help police determine which boat had the right of way. I believe there are international rules for right of way.

[Lupatria]

Six people were injured- luckily they left the country. And how many cops are taking incentives of this business?

[funcat]

I wouldn't expect,that to many of the boat operators know the international rules...or the police....that's why they can't determine the fault...

[SOTIRIOS]

....sounds like crap....

....you take the testimony of witnesses before they leave the country...

...besides that...initially...the more responsible captain clearly stated.....why and how the collision occurred....and it was the other captain's fault...

...something must have 'happened' in the interim......

[transam]

Perhaps cash is still being discussed..............

[LivinginKata]

Perhaps cash is still being discussed..............

You think

[Benmart]

Slow justice at it's best. One more reason I suggest to friends and visitors to avoid jet boats, jet skis, motor cycles and the like. Buyer beware!

[starkey_rich]

So when the injured are well enough they have to drag themselves back down to Krabi from Phuket???

I have never met such a lazy a-sed bunch of ******.