Thread: Koh Larn Ferry Sinks Off Pattaya: Tourist Passengers Taken Off Safely

The ferry boat that sank off Pattaya is fetched back to the pier

Phuketwan
June 1, 2015
By Prasit Tarnsirisin

A ferry boat sank in slow-motion off Pattaya yesterday, allowing authorities time to mount a rescue and pluck the 82 tourists on board to safety.

The Petchthara 7 was on its way back from the popular Koh Larn - also known as Koh Lan - where the tourists from Buriram province had spent the day on Tawaen beach.

Ferry captain Kamtan Tungtaisong, 47, noticed his vessel was going under around 3pm and managed to call other boats to assist in getting the passengers off safely, said Colonel Sakatat Pumpanmuang, of Pattaya Police Station.

Officers will investigate the cause of the sinking, the colonel said.

A severely overloaded vessel sank between Koh Larn and the mainland Pattaya Pier on November 3, 2013, with the loss of seven tourists.

The victims were a Russian boy, a Polish couple, a man from Hong Kong and three Thai passengers.

A ferry, the Ao Nang Princess 5, caught fire and sank on April 8 this year travelling between Krabi and Phuket with passengers and crew forced to jump into the sea to escape the flames.

Israeli Shani Maril, 12, was killed. Most passengers lost all their possessions and have not been compensated.

Ferry Sinks Off Pattaya: Tourist Passengers Taken Off Safely - Phuket Wan

Most passengers lost all their possessions and have not been compensated.

its the land of smiles !!!

Originally Posted by taxexile

Most passengers lost all their possessions and have not been compensated.

its the land of smiles !!!

Mai phen rai Farang.....

...the popular Koh Larn - also known as Koh Lan...

Also known as Ko Larn or Ko Lan......

Originally Posted by taxexile

Most passengers lost all their possessions and have not been compensated.

its the land of smiles !!!

That was very weird though. These people were moaning left right and centre but presumably had no travel insurance?

Ferry Disaster Family Lost Everything - Phuket Wan

PHUKET: Survivors of the burning and sinking of a Krabi to Phuket ferry last week may never be compensated for luggage or personal belongings lost in the disaster.

Ao Nang Travel and Tour Co, owners of the Ao Nang Princess 5, aim to pursue insurers for the money, a spokesperson said yesterday. The company did not hold comprehensive insurance.

Mr O'Leary met with the ferry company at Phuket airport a day or so ago. He was told that the company had coverage up to one million dollars for death or injury.

The boat itself was fully insured. But the possessions of passengers were not insured.

''We had everything we came with in our baggage - cellphones, iPads for the kids, a GoPro camera, presents to take home for friends . . . had I known there was no insurance I could have heaved our bags over the side and hoped they would float.''

While the family's passports survived, they were badly water-damaged and will have to be replaced quickly.

The family were relying on a police statement and the water-damaged passports to get through Immigration at Phuket International Airport last night.

Leanne: ''We had to add everything up and the total came to about $10,000. We lost jewellery, watches, shoes . . . it was unbelievable how fast the flames spread and how fast the ferry went down.

''We didn't know whether credit cards would work. We tried to exchange one $20 bill but it was still wet. The woman at the currency exchange in Jungceylon wouldn't take it.''

Mr O'Leary said he tried all the available numbers for the Canadian Embassy but could not raise anyone on the first day. After that, envoys and especially Phuket police had been extremely helpful.

Now the family want to have the cash as soon as possible to replace their possessions. The tragedy and lack of reimbursement so far reflects poorly on Thailand and its approach to tourism.

''They must know if someone was a day-tripper or a one-way ferry transfer. We lost as much as the rest of the holiday cost us in Chiang Mai and Bangkok.

''Because of how it happened, they want to wait and see what's covered. My police report is all in Thai. I will have to pay to get that translated.

''Four passports have to be replaced. That's $800 to get the passports replaced. All of a sudden, it's a $15,000 replacement for what we've lost.

Originally Posted by Sumocakewalk

A ferry boat sank in slow-motion off Pattaya yesterday

Originally Posted by Greenery

it was unbelievable how fast the flames spread and how fast the ferry went down.

Fuck. Fuck and Fuck one more time.

I have predicted this shit for at least the past 5 years and am finally glad I am right and no fucker died.

Get your arse into gear you MORONS before somebody does die!

Originally Posted by Hans Mann

...the popular Koh Larn - also known as Koh Lan...

Also known as Ko Larn or Ko Lan......

Also known as shit hole full of Chinks or shit hole full of Ruskies.

102 Chinese Tourists escape unhurt

Damn!

Originally Posted by Baas Babelaas

Damn!

Now..........NOW ..........the TOT will have to rethink their safer, safety Thailand stategy.

Originally Posted by Greenery

Originally Posted by taxexile

Most passengers lost all their possessions and have not been compensated.

its the land of smiles !!!

That was very weird though. These people were moaning left right and centre but presumably had no travel insurance?

Ferry Disaster Family Lost Everything - Phuket Wan

PHUKET: Survivors of the burning and sinking of a Krabi to Phuket ferry last week may never be compensated for luggage or personal belongings lost in the disaster.

Ao Nang Travel and Tour Co, owners of the Ao Nang Princess 5, aim to pursue insurers for the money, a spokesperson said yesterday. The company did not hold comprehensive insurance.

Mr O'Leary met with the ferry company at Phuket airport a day or so ago. He was told that the company had coverage up to one million dollars for death or injury.

The boat itself was fully insured. But the possessions of passengers were not insured.

''We had everything we came with in our baggage - cellphones, iPads for the kids, a GoPro camera, presents to take home for friends . . . had I known there was no insurance I could have heaved our bags over the side and hoped they would float.''

While the family's passports survived, they were badly water-damaged and will have to be replaced quickly.

The family were relying on a police statement and the water-damaged passports to get through Immigration at Phuket International Airport last night.

Leanne: ''We had to add everything up and the total came to about $10,000. We lost jewellery, watches, shoes . . . it was unbelievable how fast the flames spread and how fast the ferry went down.

''We didn't know whether credit cards would work. We tried to exchange one $20 bill but it was still wet. The woman at the currency exchange in Jungceylon wouldn't take it.''

Mr O'Leary said he tried all the available numbers for the Canadian Embassy but could not raise anyone on the first day. After that, envoys and especially Phuket police had been extremely helpful.

Now the family want to have the cash as soon as possible to replace their possessions. The tragedy and lack of reimbursement so far reflects poorly on Thailand and its approach to tourism.

''They must know if someone was a day-tripper or a one-way ferry transfer. We lost as much as the rest of the holiday cost us in Chiang Mai and Bangkok.

''Because of how it happened, they want to wait and see what's covered. My police report is all in Thai. I will have to pay to get that translated.

''Four passports have to be replaced. That's $800 to get the passports replaced. All of a sudden, it's a $15,000 replacement for what we've lost.

Take your family on holiday and don't bother with comprehensive travel insurance.

You stupid canuck plank.

Originally Posted by Kurgen

Originally Posted by Sumocakewalk

A ferry boat sank in slow-motion off Pattaya yesterday

Originally Posted by Greenery

it was unbelievable how fast the flames spread and how fast the ferry went down.

Different ferries.

Originally Posted by Kurgen

The boat was impounded by the Navy and a full inspection and repairs will take place before the boat is allowed to return to service.

Doesn't look like this one sank. Good since no one died, bad since it will be back in service shortly.


^ In such a large Country it's easy to get them confused.

In light of today's Yangzte River ferry (cruise ship) or the Italian Costa Concordia the Koh Lanta ferry really doesn't equat to shyte.

How much is a round-trip ticket on those rickety ferries now-a-days ?
The sign on the pier usually stated , 'Not responsible for personal items.'

How are those other tourist operators any different than bumm-fook TAT ?

Sure they'll pay death , dismemberment and possibly certain damages for personal items particularly if you've purchased the travel insurance package, eh.

Originally Posted by taxexile

Most passengers lost all their possessions and have not been compensated.

its the land of smiles !!!

Why the hell should anyone be compensated ? If they cant handle the risk then they should find their own boat.

Originally Posted by Greenery

Originally Posted by taxexile

Most passengers lost all their possessions and have not been compensated.

its the land of smiles !!!

That was very weird though. These people were moaning left right and centre but presumably had no travel insurance?

Ferry Disaster Family Lost Everything - Phuket Wan

PHUKET: Survivors of the burning and sinking of a Krabi to Phuket ferry last week may never be compensated for luggage or personal belongings lost in the disaster.

Ao Nang Travel and Tour Co, owners of the Ao Nang Princess 5, aim to pursue insurers for the money, a spokesperson said yesterday. The company did not hold comprehensive insurance.

Mr O'Leary met with the ferry company at Phuket airport a day or so ago. He was told that the company had coverage up to one million dollars for death or injury.

The boat itself was fully insured. But the possessions of passengers were not insured.

''We had everything we came with in our baggage - cellphones, iPads for the kids, a GoPro camera, presents to take home for friends . . . had I known there was no insurance I could have heaved our bags over the side and hoped they would float.''

While the family's passports survived, they were badly water-damaged and will have to be replaced quickly.

The family were relying on a police statement and the water-damaged passports to get through Immigration at Phuket International Airport last night.

Leanne: ''We had to add everything up and the total came to about $10,000. We lost jewellery, watches, shoes . . . it was unbelievable how fast the flames spread and how fast the ferry went down.

''We didn't know whether credit cards would work. We tried to exchange one $20 bill but it was still wet. The woman at the currency exchange in Jungceylon wouldn't take it.''

Mr O'Leary said he tried all the available numbers for the Canadian Embassy but could not raise anyone on the first day. After that, envoys and especially Phuket police had been extremely helpful.

Now the family want to have the cash as soon as possible to replace their possessions. The tragedy and lack of reimbursement so far reflects poorly on Thailand and its approach to tourism.

''They must know if someone was a day-tripper or a one-way ferry transfer. We lost as much as the rest of the holiday cost us in Chiang Mai and Bangkok.

''Because of how it happened, they want to wait and see what's covered. My police report is all in Thai. I will have to pay to get that translated.

''Four passports have to be replaced. That's $800 to get the passports replaced. All of a sudden, it's a $15,000 replacement for what we've lost.

So why should Thailand pay for some Canadian passports ? These people who can't handle travel without a babysitter should just stay home.

Originally Posted by Loy Toy

Fuck. Fuck and Fuck one more time.

I have predicted this shit for at least the past 5 years and am finally glad I am right and no fucker died.

Get your arse into gear you MORONS before somebody does die!

What is your suggestion ? Ban cheap ferries so that the waterways are loaded with individuals on rafts ? Ban them too ? Ban water travel ?

thailand advertises itself as a "world class" tourist destination, with fabulous beaches, glittering temples, an out of this world cuisine, 21st century hotels and everything that the savvy traveller could wish for during a holiday in the exotic tropics.

they make a kings ransom in profit from tourism, yet they are unable, unwilling and unlikely to upgrade dangerous transportation systems that at best can barely be considered as third class.

a outdated railway system, unregulated, unlicensed and uninsured road transportation, unregulated taxi services operated by criminals, urban public transport in tourist areas that if it exists at all is difficult for tourists to negotiate with a fare structure that depends on the mood of the driver on that day, and now we have ferries that catch fire, sink and have no insurance.

the thai seem very happy to pocket tourists money, yet will not invest those profits to maintain, upgrade or improve services, and should something go wrong, the drivers flees the scene, the companies have inadequate insurance and the customer foot the bill.

TAT or the incompetent police force here do little or nothing to regulate or inspect, neither do they offer much in the way of assistance to tourists inconvenienced or injured by the appalling negligence on display in this greed driven country on a daily basis.

Originally Posted by taxexile

thailand advertises itself as a "world class" tourist destination, with fabulous beaches, glittering temples, an out of this world cuisine, 21st century hotels and everything that the savvy traveller could wish for during a holiday in the exotic tropics.

they make a kings ransom in profit from tourism, yet they are unable, unwilling and unlikely to upgrade dangerous transportation systems that at best can barely be considered as third class.

a outdated railway system, unregulated, unlicensed and uninsured road transportation, unregulated taxi services operated by criminals, urban public transport in tourist areas that if it exists at all is difficult for tourists to negotiate with a fare structure that depends on the mood of the driver on that day, and now we have ferries that catch fire, sink and have no insurance.

I've never seen it advertise itself as "world class". Amazing, yes, but you'd have to be a fool to go there and expect it to be like Japan or Singapore.

And yes, the railway system catering for tourism is outdated, but would you prefer them to update it or not? It seems that they are willing to.

Originally Posted by taxexile

Indeed this is a pointless project.

The past few years has seen the highway from Bangkok to Hua Hin upgraded and the journey can now be completed in about two hours, there really is no need for a high speed rail link.

https://teakdoor.com/thailand-and-as...rail-line.html (High-Speed Hua Hin Rail Line Design Finalised)

They're willing to do a lot of things...that is if someone else pays for it.

but would you prefer them to update it or not?

an upgrade of the existing nationwide railway system is long overdue and would benefit locals and tourists alike.

a 200 zillion baht trophy project would benefit very few.

The plan is to extend lines to the north and south of the country. Thus there wouldn't be much point upgrading the BKK Hua Hin system from what it is now i.e. early 20th century European, to later 20th century European, if the aim is to reach Chiang Mai and Hat Yai in 3 hours. To spend less and reduce those journeys from 12 hours to 6 hours would be pointless, as people will fly instead.

Thus there wouldn't be much point upgrading the BKK Hua Hin system from what it is now

there is every point.

there are dozens of stations serving small communities between bangkok and hua hin, these are at present served by filthy run down old rolling stock, they are unreliable, breaking down frequently and are painfully slow. an upgrade is more than necessary.

the high speed link, if it ever gets built, would be a direct link between bangkok and hua hin, and would be of no use whatsoever to those small communities.

as people will fly instead.

some may, true, but most wont. who in their right mind would want to make a journey to an airport miles from the town centre, go through all the shite of security and check in just to sit on a plane, and after arrival, wait for your luggage and then journey another 20 kms into the town.

when with a decent rail system, you jump on the train in the town centre, you have room to move about on the train, and you jump off at the other end right in the centre of town.

Those small communities you refer to have convenient bus services, and as you pointed out, the road between Bangkok and Hua Hin has been upgraded.

Trains in the 21st century are for filling the gap that exists between short trips best served by buses and international journeys best served by flights. The priority needs to be connecting the cities and major towns, which is where the population growth is occurring, and as the distance from Chiang Mai to Hat Yai is over 1000 miles, 20th century rail technology won't be up to the job.