PHUKET: The driver of a speedboat involved in the death of a Chinese tourist has been suspended for six months, the Chief of Phuket's Marine Office 5, Phuripat Theerakulpisut, said today.
The man has also been fined 15,000 baht.
''It's the most strict penalty imposed in my time on Phuket,'' Khun Phuripat said. ''The man will be required to go through a course before regaining his permission to work as a speedboat captain.''
Tourist Kang Xiao Xue, 24, who was holidaying with her husband, died of injuries at Phuket International Hospital in Phuket City on November 1.
Two other tourists were also admitted for treatment for injuries after the crash the previous day at Khai island, a popular day trip destination off Phuket.
It is believed the banana boat, being pulled by one speedboat, was slung into the side of another speedboat close to the shore.
Safety rules governing the movements of speedboats are not always followed in and around the Phuket region.
A French tourist was killed earlier this year off Phi Phi, another holiday island a short distance from Phuket, when struck by the propeller of a passing boat.
The man has also been fined 15,000 baht.
''It's the most strict penalty imposed in my time on Phuket,'' Khun Phuripat said. ''The man will be required to go through a course before regaining his permission to work as a speedboat captain.''
Tourist Kang Xiao Xue, 24, who was holidaying with her husband, died of injuries at Phuket International Hospital in Phuket City on November 1.
Two other tourists were also admitted for treatment for injuries after the crash the previous day at Khai island, a popular day trip destination off Phuket.
It is believed the banana boat, being pulled by one speedboat, was slung into the side of another speedboat close to the shore.
Safety rules governing the movements of speedboats are not always followed in and around the Phuket region.
A French tourist was killed earlier this year off Phi Phi, another holiday island a short distance from Phuket, when struck by the propeller of a passing boat.
"suspended for six months" "fined 15,000 baht' "most strict penalty imposed "'' 'The man will be required to go through a course before regaining his permission to work as a speedboat captain.''
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Life it's cheap very Cheap here!!! happy to living Thailand in January 2013 , after 4 years spend, i guess its already to much,i won't miss Thailand and Thai won't miss me either. (R-I-P )
Posted by dede on November 8, 2012 10:15