News Forum - Tourists rescued from capsized boat headed for Phuket

[Thaiger]

Tourists were rescued from a capsized boat headed for Phuket from Koh Lanta yesterday. The boat capsized in the Andaman Sea near Koh Ma. Marine police and officials from the Hat Nopparat Thara National Park rushed to rescue the three tourists and four crew members after they received a distress call from the Andaman Adventure …

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[Vigo]

Didn't I read  this story last year, and the year before, and the year before that......................

[Saunk]

This happens way too much.  Most of the time it seems like it's the small chartered boats.  I'd stick to the tours that use the big boats (ships).

[Marc26]

2 hours ago, Saunk said:

This happens way too much.  Most of the time it seems like it's the small chartered boats.  I'd stick to the tours that use the big boats (ships).

I just took all kinds of boats from Phuket to Phi Phi to Koh Lanta then back to Ao Nang

Big ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi on Phi Phi Cruiser was very nice

I'd opt for a proper ferry every time regardless if a longer trip

 

Speedboat from Phi Phi to Koh Lanta

Boat wasn't in bad shape but it's not that comfortable of a ride and if it hits a big wave wrong could be an issue and getting out of a sinking speedboat could be difficult 

 

Medium sized boat Koh Lanta to Ao Nang

Definitely in the worst shape.

Ride was surprisingly smooth

 

But I absolutely looked at the windows and any other escape route if an issue arose 

 

 

PS....On the Speedboat was a family

2 young girls probably 9-10 years

No life jackets on

BUT....the Mom was wearing one.

I would think if the Mom wanted to wear a life jacket she'd put one on her kids!

 

 

[HiuMak]

Even medium to big ferrys can be a problem due to over loading. These operators has no morale or safety adherence.

[Rambler]

The boat drivers in Thailand only know one way - The fastest way. No matter how the sea is behaving, it is always full speed ahead. Safety and comfort for the passengers is not important for them.

[Marc26]

14 hours ago, HiuMak said:

Even medium to big ferrys can be a problem due to over loading. These operators has no morale or safety adherence.

Just anectodal but I wanted to take the direct medium boat from Koh Lanta to Ao Nang and couldn't because it was sold out