Pattaya, Police charge boat driver with negligence causing injury to others. In the case of boats taking tourists to go diving At Koh Larn-Pattaya The Sea Boat was hit by a wave, breaking into two parts, leaving 30 Russian tourists stranded in the middle of the sea.
From the case of a 2-engine boat riding a giant wave, a tour boat went through the wind. The boat's hull hit the wave and broke in the middle of the boat. causing damage to the ship More than 30 Russian tourists were found adrift at sea. The incident occurred about 4 nautical miles off the coast, opposite the Jomtien Free Zone. Behind Pattaya Park Hotel, Village No. 12, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province
Today, at Bali Hai Pier, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, the Pattaya Harbor Master is still raising the red flag. which prohibits speedboats Tourist boat Small size, definitely go out to sea. Due to strong winds Make the Bali Hai Pier area Speedboat operators must cancel service to tourists. And in that area, many speedboats belonging to operators were found parked until there was an order to allow small boats to come out for service. For tourists who will travel to Koh Larn Must use the large passenger boat service only.
Atmosphere of tourists traveling to Koh Larn It was found that there were still tourists, both Thais and foreigners, traveling only on large passenger boats. The officials emphasize that tourists should wear life jackets throughout the trip. by Royal Department officials Regional Port 6, Pattaya Branch, and Bang Lamung District officials are taking care of safety. As for tourists staying on Koh Larn, they must use a large passenger boat to return to Pattaya.
Meanwhile, the police officer who investigated the boat driver testified that he was driving a boat near Jomtien Beach. Therefore, he did not know that there was a red flag raised in the area of ??Bali Hai Peninsula. Initially, the investigative officer proceeded with the allegation. The boat driver acted negligently, causing injury to others. As for the owner of the boat, he brought evidence of the boat to show that it was correct. And in the beginning, medical expenses were paid for all injured people.
Source: Thai News Agency