Another tourist ship with 73 tourists sank in Thailand. According to the Thai press, everything happened on the coast of Satun province, 3 km from Bubu Island.
According to the Thai press, the Bandaya 19 boat capsized near Bubu Island, just 3 kilometers from Lipe Island in Satun Province. There were 73 tourists on board, including 3 children, whose nationality was not specified, and 4 crew members.
The Navy’s 491st Special Warfare Squadron moved in to rescue the tourists, and “the rapid response to the emergency resulted in the successful rescue of all persons.” In addition, all the tourists were wearing life jackets. So there were no fatalities, but the casualties included one tourist who was injured and had to receive stitches, another 10 tourists with minor injuries, and five victims from swallowing seawater. Everyone was treated at the hospital on Lipe Island, after which the tourists were sent to their accommodation.
The preliminary reason for the boat capsizing was strong waves that pierced the hull of the pleasure boat. Let us remind you that in Thailand, there have been warnings about unpleasant weather surprises for literally several weeks in a row. Including the fact that there are strong waves in the sea — in the Siam region up to 4 meters high, and in the Andaman Sea — 2 meters. And everyone is told that recreational boats should “avoid leaving the shore.”