Jet ski

  • ExpatsPhuket jet ski tragedy casts shadow over British man’s holiday

    Phuket jet ski tragedy casts shadow over British man’s holiday

    A British man’s paradise holiday in Phuket tragically turned to gloom for his family when he lost his life in a jet ski crash earlier this month. Jonathan Greene, from Stoke-on-Trent, met a tragic end during his holiday in the sun-soaked paradise of Phuket earlier this month. The 37 year old, of Church Avenue in Baddeley Green, was soaking up the…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket cracks down on illegal jet-ski operations in Yamu Bay

    Phuket cracks down on illegal jet-ski operations in Yamu Bay

    Phuket police cracked down on illegal jet-ski operations in Yamu Bay and the neighbouring areas of Ao Por, Koh Rang, Koh Rang Noi, and Naka Island, all situated off the east coast of the island. Natchapong Pranit, Director of the Marine Department Region 5 office (Phuket Marine Office), revealed that the operation was initiated following numerous complaints from locals. They…

  • Thailand NewsThai thrill-seekers turn heads with illegal jet ski scooters on public road in Bangkok (video)

    Thai thrill-seekers turn heads with illegal jet ski scooters on public road in Bangkok (video)

    Four Thai men admitted to engaging in an illegal activity by fabricating jet ski scooters and riding them on a road in Pathum Thani province near Bangkok. They made known that they would visit a police station to pay fines for their indiscretion today, November 28. A video shared on a Facebook account captured the scene of the four Thai…

  • Thailand News3 Thais killed after jet ski crashes into their longtail boat near Bangkok

    3 Thais killed after jet ski crashes into their longtail boat near Bangkok

    Three Thai people lost their lives after a jet ski crashed into their longtail boat in the Nong Ngu Hao Canal in the Samut Prakarn province near Bangkok on October 28. Officers from Bang Sao Thong Police Station and rescuers rushed to the accident scene in the canal. They met with the tragic deaths of three victims, including a 31…

  • Thailand NewsMan’s costly error sees pick-up truck and jet ski plunge into Mae Klong River

    Man’s costly error sees pick-up truck and jet ski plunge into Mae Klong River

    A 41 year old man experienced a costly mistake when he parked his pick-up truck without properly engaging the handbrake, causing the vehicle and a jet ski worth nearly a million baht to plunge into the Mae Klong River. The accident occurred as he was unloading the watercraft near Wat Bang Phrom in Samut Songkhram province. Onlookers eagerly lent their…

  • Pattaya NewsMan and child die in jet ski accident in Pattaya, Thailand

    Man and child die in jet ski accident in Pattaya, Thailand

    A 35 year old man and seven year old boy were killed in a jet ski accident yesterday at Pattaya Beach, Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri province, eastern Thailand. At 7pm, officers at Pattaya City Police Station were informed that a jet ski overturned in the sea near the entrance of Soi 14 and two people were missing. Police rushed…

  • Crime NewsPhuket Marine Police bust jet ski operators over licenses

    Phuket Marine Police bust jet ski operators over licenses

    Jet skiing is a popular activity for tourists in Phuket, but not all operators seem to be following the rules. The Phuket Marine Police last week busted jet ski operators for crimes involving improper licenses. This news comes as the police have been ramping up jet ski inspections at popular tourist beaches. The six operators on Bang Tao Beach were…

  • Phuket NewsDrunk Saudi tourist steals jet ski on Patong Beach

    Drunk Saudi tourist steals jet ski on Patong Beach

    A drunk foreign tourist caused a commotion on Patong Beach in Phuket yesterday after he was caught trying to steal a jet ski. The tourist, who was described as anxious and intoxicated, also attacked a jet-ski caretaker and tried to escape. The incident was reported to the Patong Police at noon yesterday, and when they arrived at the scene, they…

  • Pattaya NewsSouth Korean racer tragically killed during Pattaya’s Jet Ski World Cup

    South Korean racer tragically killed during Pattaya’s Jet Ski World Cup

    A South Korean jet ski racer was tragically killed in an accident in Pattaya on Saturday. The racer, 40-year-old Sung Won Kim, had been competing in the Water Jet World Grand Prix 2022 in Jomtien. Kim reportedly fell off of his jet ski while entering the first curve at the beginning of the race. He hit the sea forcefully and…

  • Thailand NewsBody of teen jet skier found in Kanchanaburi reservoir

    Body of teen jet skier found in Kanchanaburi reservoir

    The body of a teenager who tragically perished in a jet ski accident has been found in a Kanchanaburi reservoir on Saturday. The young man, 18 year old Mawin Netdecha from Bangkok, had been jet skiing with a friend at the Srinakarin Dam reservoir on October 24. He then fell out of his jet ski and went missing. Rescuers searched…

  • Tourism NewsThai temple tour, via a jet ski on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya | VIDEO

    Thai temple tour, via a jet ski on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya | VIDEO

    In this brief video, Chris our Thaiger ‘adventure’ Vlogger, takes you on a ride through the Chao Phraya River…on a jet ski! There are plenty of ways for tourists to take the well-trodden path of temple-hopping whilst in Thailand. THIS is a very fresh view of some of the famous river’s lesser known temples. You can stop off and a…

  • Pattaya NewsJet ski explodes in Chon Buri – VIDEO

    Jet ski explodes in Chon Buri – VIDEO

    A jet ski exploded yesterday at Chon Buri’s Bang Saen beach, near Bangkok. Rescue workers and firefighters arrived to find a blue/black jet ski on fire. They were able to put out the fire but vehicle was completely destroyed. Fortunately, 46 year owner Suthep Jarworrak suffered only minor injuries and some skin burns. The rescue team administered first aid before…

  • Pattaya NewsStrong waves drags pickup and jet ski into the sea in Chonburi

    Strong waves drags pickup and jet ski into the sea in Chonburi

    Strong waves have dragged a pickup truck and jet ski into the sea yesterday morning along the shores of Chonburi province, near Pattaya. At around 10:30am, 24 year old Phontawit Pradap used a pickup truck to tow a jet ski from the beach to the water in Saen Suk subdistrict. While he was towing the jet ski along the shore, a…

  • Phuket NewsFour Russian tourists fined in Phuket jet-ski accident

    Four Russian tourists fined in Phuket jet-ski accident

    Four tourists have been fined following a jet-ski accident at Kata Noi Beach. One Russian female tourist was taken to a hospital as a result of injuries sustained in the incident. Karon Police were notified of the incident at 4.50pm yesterday (Monday) at Kata Noi Beach. Four Russian tourists were injured in a jet-ski incident offshore from the beach. The…