News Forum - Russian tourist drowns in Phuket after ignoring beach red flags

[Thaiger]

A Russian tourist tragically drowned at Naithon Beach in Phuket, despite lifeguards’ warnings and red flags prohibiting swimming in the area. The incident occurred yesterday, marking the fourth drowning in Phuket within the past week and the second involving a Russian national, The Phuket News reported. The man entered the water around 4pm, ignoring the … …

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You just plain cannot fix stupid... 

[Fanta]

4 drownings in a week. Red flags and life guards aren’t working so perhaps they should put up “SHARK !” warning signs? 

[Pinetree]

19 minutes ago, Fanta said:

4 drownings in a week. Red flags and life guards aren’t working so perhaps they should put up “SHARK !” warning signs? 

The flags and guards are working, its the morons who ignore them who are not working. If you choose to ignore warnings, don't complain when it all goes pear shaped.