Satun, A speedboat sank while heading to Koh Lanta. The shock wave pierced the bottom of the boat, leaving 73 passengers and four crew members safe.

Received a report of a speedboat named “Bundhaya 19” sinking near Bubu Island or Sawang Island. Eastern side of Koh Adang To the south is Busy Island (Islek Island) and approximately 3 km. from Koh Lipe in the territorial waters of Ko Sarai Subdistrict, Mueang Satun District. Therefore, we have coordinated the arrangement of hard-bottomed rubber boats (LIB) along with personnel. give help The officials were able to rescue 73 foreign tourists, including 70 adults, 3 children, and 4 crew members, all of whom were safe. Five people had minor injuries from suffocation, started having fever and chills, and 1 person had wounds. Ten people were slightly injured and sent for treatment. Koh Lipe Hospital After the doctor has given preliminary treatment, he is allowed to return to his accommodation.

From initial inquiries, it was learned that the boat had departed from Koh Lipe and headed for Koh Lanta, Krabi Province. Waves hit the boat. Causing the bottom of the boat to go through a gaping hole. The water was rushing in quickly. The boatman tried to steady the boat. By driving a boat into Iron Island. before allowing all tourists with life jackets to float Then, 4 crew members and 73 tourists were taken aboard the speedboat ‘Ploy Siam 559’ and loaded and unloaded their luggage. Tourists board the speedboat ‘Faziahana 9’

As for the speedboat “Bandhaya 19”, it dropped anchor and the boat sank while plinthed on a rocky reef. Around the rock formation in front of Bubu Island (Sawang Island)

Recently, two speedboats were brought to pick up disaster victims from Koh Lipe at Pak Bara pier, totaling 48 people, which will be transported by two cars to Phuket and then to Koh Lanta. Krabi Province 5 cars .

Source: Thai News Agency