Thread: Another speedboat mishap leaves 30 injured off Samet Island

About 30 tourists were injured after a speedboat rammed at a transport boat anchoring about 300 metres off Samet Island in Rating province before dawn Sunday.

The incident that involved speedboat happened at about 2.30 am while a speedboat with about 30 tourists were heading for the mainland but unexpectedly crashed into the boat anchoring off the Samet Island.

The boat was said to transport musical instruments of musical bands taking part in a convert on Samet Island.

Initial report said no tourist was missing but 30 were rescued and were injured. All were later admitted to Rayong, Sri Rayong and Krungthep Rayong hospitals.

Another speedboat mishap leaves 30 injured off Samet Island - Thai PBS English News

Seas fault I should think, bit rough maybe?

Originally Posted by Hans Mann

The incident that involved speedboat happened at about 2.30 am

a bit late for tourists?

coming back from a concert

Any lights, or lack thereof, involved?...

Originally Posted by BaitongBoy

Any lights, or lack thereof, involved?..

Yup.

Speedboat drive very fast and have light of way.

Originally Posted by Dragonfly94

Seas fault I should think, bit rough maybe?

Especially when raining....seas very slippery, yes.

Farang get extra for his Baht, with free diving adventure included. Lucky night trip.

"Crime at night" carries stiffer sentence...

- Confucious (I think)...

brakes failed - authorities should create an agency to do inspections

Speed boat operator was completely in the dark on this one.

Originally Posted by BaitongBoy

Any lights, or lack thereof, involved?...

Just Dipped Headlights

Bunch of spaced backpackers returning from some night of hedonism on a nearby island?

Oh maybe not, it was only 2.30am