There are a few important rules at sea that all sailors will know but when it comes to situations involving a speed boat that is pulling a paraglider, then it cannot just deviate from it's course so in this case a jet ski and other vessels that can navigate freely must stay out of way. Hope the Chinese tourist recover well and is well insured.

Posted by Sailor on August 31, 2013 12:48

As a follow up story, I shall be very interested to read who has to pay what for the repair to the jet ski.

Posted by Logic on August 31, 2013 12:49

Let see what will happen with the Chinese Honorary Consul to fix the responsibilities and who will pay all expenses....

Posted by Whistle-Blower on August 31, 2013 13:47

And we all knows who's fault that was.

Posted by Nicke on August 31, 2013 14:28

Not even 48 hours have past On the heels of a fatal speedboat "misshap" in Pattya involving the death of 2 Chinese tourists .....& the 2 day jetski operator training camp.....and threats made to Australian Diplomat...... Love to be a fly on the wall at the Chinese Consuls Office.... Obviously with criminals straight out of prison operating jetskis & speedboats all over the beaches in Phuket the situation is well out of control......

Posted by El Gringo Falang Loco on August 31, 2013 15:27

Can the government ban the rental of jet ski once and for all in Thailand.

Posted by jean-paul patrick on August 31, 2013 17:53

Sad but not a surprise, if you watch the traffic along the beaches around Phuket. People without any clue are operating vehicles which in many countries require driving licences, which you get after attending courses and passing an exam. Just hope for a good outcome fot the injured tourist.

Posted by Resident on August 31, 2013 18:16