PHUKET: A 53-year-old Chinese tourist drowned on a day-trip to an island near Phi Phi this afternoon.
The man was taken from Pai island to the small hospital on Phi Phi but doctors and nurses were unable to revive him.
The man's wife was on the holiday outing with him about 3.30pm when the incident occurred. His body was taken to Krabi Hospital, on the mainland.
Many Chinese tourists travel to Phi Phi and smaller islands in Phang Nga Bay from Phuket and Krabi.
Incidents involving the deaths of Chinese tourists in the water off the Andaman coast of Thailand occur with surprising frequency.
The man was taken from Pai island to the small hospital on Phi Phi but doctors and nurses were unable to revive him.
The man's wife was on the holiday outing with him about 3.30pm when the incident occurred. His body was taken to Krabi Hospital, on the mainland.
Many Chinese tourists travel to Phi Phi and smaller islands in Phang Nga Bay from Phuket and Krabi.
Incidents involving the deaths of Chinese tourists in the water off the Andaman coast of Thailand occur with surprising frequency.
A 'nice' day for China, 1 cinese tourist died, 1 Chinese tourist with a broken leg. Again a bus crash Patong hHill with tourist injuries.When are thai authorities implementing safety regulations in handling tourists?. They started off with: no smoking on the beach, now next safety steps, please. Or is that to much to ask? Thailand, take better care of your guests. NCPO, get people in charge with more safety thinking.
Posted by Kurt on February 20, 2015 21:15