News Forum - Man and child die in jet ski accident in Pattaya, Thailand

[Thaiger]

A 35 year old man and seven year old boy were killed in a jet ski accident yesterday at Pattaya Beach, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province, eastern Thailand. At 7pm, officers at Pattaya City Police Station were informed that a jet ski overturned in the sea near the entrance of Soi 14 and two …

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[KaptainRob]

Sad loss of a child's life by an irresponsible adult.  At least he paid the ultimate penalty.

Jet skis are dangerous at the best of times.

[HolyCowCm]

Little late for jetski riding. Was this guy the owner of the jetski? If not will the owners now try to charge the deceased family or if not related families for the breaking of his jetski? This one is stupid and sad.

And how is Vietnamese person able to work on the beach?

[Dancbmac]

Very sad indeed

[ExpatPattaya]

Speed kills, something they used to teach in schools in the 70's, along with physics, and common sense.

 

[Wackamole]

1 hour ago, ExpatPattaya said:

Speed kills, something they used to teach in schools in the 70's, along with physics, and common sense.

I have trouble with the physics of them riding the jet-ski, being flung into the air only to hit the side of the jet-ski with such force. I wonder if they maybe collided with something else

[KaptainRob]

17 minutes ago, Wackamole said:

I have trouble with the physics of them riding the jet-ski, being flung into the air only to hit the side of the jet-ski with such force. I wonder if they maybe collided with something else

I've seen it happen, as a Marine Rescue skipper.  Wake or wave jumping while turning, pax fly up in the air as the ski tucks in underneath.  I pulled one big guy out of the water with a handle bar stuck in his head.