Speedboat collision near Koh Samui leaves one dead, two injured

Two speedboats collided near Koh Samui island last night, resulting in one fatality and two injuries. The accident occurred approximately 1 nautical mile off Bo Phut in the Koh Samui district and was reported to local authorities around 8.30pm, according to Police Lieutenant Sirachat Kamunee from Bo Phut Police Station.

The incident involved the Chor Chokchanita 22, operated by Funnyday Co, and the Bangkok Samui 2, owned by Bangkok Samui Hospital. Both boats were travelling in opposite directions at the time of the collision.

Kriengkai Somboonying and Waruwa Artwichai, employees of Bangkok Samui Hospital, were aboard the Bangkok Samui 2 and sustained injuries. Sutthikiat Samthong, the driver of the Chor Chokchanita 22, was also hurt. All three injured individuals were transported to Bangkok Samui Hospital where Kriengkai later succumbed to his injuries.

Kriengkrai worked for Pha Ngan International Hospital, an affiliate of Bangkok Samui Hospital, while Waruwa was a nurse at the same hospital.

The collision occurred when the Chor Chokchanita 22 was returning to Koh Samui after taking tourists to Rin Beach on Koh Pha Ngan for the full-moon party. Meanwhile, the hospital speedboat was heading back to Koh Pha Ngan after delivering a patient to Bangkok Samui Hospital.

The Chor Chokchanita 22 had four crew members on board, while the Bangkok Samui 2 had five people at the time of the crash, said Pol. Lt. Sirachat.

“Police are still investigating the cause of the accident.”

Thai police are conducting a thorough investigation to determine the exact circumstances leading to the tragic incident, aiming to prevent future occurrences, reported Bangkok Post.

In related news, a drunken Scotsman was hit by a car after a bar brawl went wrong. A chaotic scene unfolded in Soi Buakhao, Central Pattaya when an unidentified Scotsman became the unfortunate victim of a bizarre accident.

Leaving a bar in a heavily intoxicated state, the 60 year old found himself struck by a car and suffering a serious head injury.