webfact Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Days of Phuket jet-ski extortion 'are over'Nattapat TuarobSeven Smulders, Honorary Consul for the Netherlands.PHUKET: -- Phuripat Theerakulpisut, director of the Phuket Marine Office announced on Tuesday (April 21) that the days of extortion by jetski operators are over.“Now there are zero problems from the jet-skis, since we brought in jet-ski management. We have set clear zones for jet-skis on the beaches.”He was speaking at a meeting between officials and the island’s honorary consuls at the Phuket Garden Hotel.None of the honorary consuls had reports to deliver of extortion by jet-ski operators, but two voiced concerns about safety.Seven Smulders, Honorary Consul for the Netherlands said that the B15,000 insurance cover that jet-ski owners must now carry is not high enough to cover all possible costs.He proposed that tourists should be given the choice of paying more for extra insurance coverage, with the amount being scaled depending on how long they hire a jet-ski for.Mr Smulders said that since most tourists do not bother to read the conditions in the hire contract, other ways must be devised to solve problems when they arise.The tourists have to understand the risks of riding a jet-ski, and both they and the operators should understand how much they may have to pay in case of an accident, above and beyond the insurance.French honorary consul Claude de Crissey, proposed that, apart from buoyancy vests, those using jetskis should be required to wear additional safety equipment such as helmets and gloves.Mr Phuripat said, “We have four languages in the contract – English, Thai, Russian, and Chinese. But I would like the Honorary Consuls to tell their nationals that this is an ‘exciting’ activity, so they need to be aware and be prepared for the risks.” Source: http://www.thephuketnews.com/days-of-phuket-jet-ski-extortion-are-over-51992.php -- Phuket News 2015-04-23 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LivinginKata Posted April 23, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2015 “Now there are zero problems from the jet-skis, since we brought in jet-ski management. We have set clear zones for jet-skis on the beaches.” Guy is living in a dream world. Jet Ski management ? What !! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted April 23, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2015 Dear Khun Phuripat Theerakulpisut , Please send three chinese tourists down the beach and hire 3 jet ski's. Then see what happens when they return ..... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bocking Posted April 23, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2015 Now there are ZERO problems from Jest Skis In other news: Police found Zero drunk drivers during Song Kran and Thailand has discovered the vaccine for Ebola If you say it loud and often enough, it must be true ? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just1Voice Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 And next week is scheduled for the lift off of their manned mission to Mars to establish new resorts. Preliminary reports state the first to be constructed will be the Red Sands Inn. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casindonet Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 It's over until the next incident happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeycountry Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Maybe the many swimmers who are at risk of getting hit by jetskis could also be issued safety gear such as helmets and wests and of course an insurance in case their head damages the jetski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post IamNoone88 Posted April 23, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2015 The problem is easily resolved. Get rid of the damn things and the people that operate them. 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit_Doggie Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 There will always be a tomorrow here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 This should read ' All over Thailand ' and not only in Phuket... than, and only than, your work is done.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pattaya28 Posted April 23, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2015 Funny thing is they actually believe their own BS 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gemguy Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 How about this Idea: Have several people hired and permanently attached to any Jet Ski operation and video tape them from the time they start to the time they finish...every second, every minute, every hour, every day, every week, every month, every year...forever ......if need be. Low cost video tape monitoring and the means to keep them in check. However...no matter which way you try to stop or curb the scam it will be corrupted, sooner or later, while the scam will continue. Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hansgruber Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I feel like deliberately crashing one and testing his theory. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Yep problem solved i cannot even consider the problem is solved optimism at its pinnacle. solved my a@@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffinator Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Note there was no mention of the fact that under Thai law no person may operate such a craft without a Thai Captains licence. So effectively the officials allow operators and tourists to break the law ... and yes all to make sure the MONEY keeps on flowing. I wonder if any Thai official can spell the word ... FARCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Henry Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Its a sad day when you admit extortion has been going on in this industry for decades and now the government will wave the magic wand and it will end! Do the crime do the time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuchulainn Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 the days of extortion by jetski operators are over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natway09 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 And I do believe that they are serious. 555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darbar Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 I imagine we'll find out if this has any substance remarkably soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodknock Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 another dog and pony show. who will get the brown bag to make it go away. typical Thai. good idea, a lot of talk, but no way to carry it out past a week or two. oh, those brown bags! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 All tourists report to 7 Eleven for discounted jet ski ride coupons with every purchase... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slerickson Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 This should read ' All over Thailand ' and not only in Phuket... than, and only than, your work is done.... Never been to Pattaya. I was in Krabi, Koh Jum, and Phi Phi islands for 11 days earlier this month. Never saw a jet ski or anything promoting them. Made me wonder how widely they are used outside of Pattaya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LivinginKata Posted April 23, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 23, 2015 On the other hand - anyone foolish enough to hire a Jet Ski from these beach guys must reap the downside of their decision. I really have no sympathy for those folks who hire a Jet Ski and get scammed for damage. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernieOnTour Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 ... At least in Pattaya, it's still in full swing. 2 weeks ago, I observed some Chinese tourists being scammed for 8000 baht, due to "scratches" on the underwater body. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunduhpostman Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Wow! Really? No more jet ski extortion?! Just like that, eh?! Well, I suppose that changes my entire holiday plan then! I'm booking my ticket from Farangland and flying 20 hours straight to Phuket tomorrow then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee b Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Well I have to see this for myself , next time im there i will rent one and see if they have turned nice and straight........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bendare Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 i once came off a jet ski in pattaya in open water causing zero damage, i got back on, finished my 30 mins and when i took it back they demanded money. i said no an they called their police man freind , i ended up paying them both... Mafia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 News alert!! News alert!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malco Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 jet ski;s will never change their scamming ways.dream on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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