Twelve Rescued After Longtail Boat Capsizes Off Krabi Coast
KRABI, Thailand – Twelve people, including ten Indian tourists, were rescued after their longtail tour boat capsized in heavy seas off the coast of Krabi on August 15, officials confirmed.
12 Tourists Rescued After Long-Tail Boat Capsizes Off Krabi Coast
The vessel was travelling from Ao Nang to Hong Island when it encountered large waves near Laem Hang Nak in Nong Thale subdistrict, Muang district. Six people sustained minor injuries, and three tourists were taken to hospital for further treatment.
Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park chief Saengsuree Songthong stated that the park was alerted to the incident and immediately dispatched patrol officers to the area. By the time they arrived, however, all those aboard had already been brought ashore. A passing speedboat, identified as SAYANG TOUR, had spotted the people in the water and rescued them, transporting them to Klong Muang beach in Nong Thale.
Those rescued included ten Indian tourists, one guide, and the boat captain. The longtail boat, operated by an unnamed tour company, was found overturned and partly submerged at sea. Officers from National Park Protection Unit 4 at Tubkaek, along with Nong Thale local rescue staff and the Krabi Pitak Pracha Foundation, met the passengers upon their arrival at Klong Muang.
Three tourists required hospitalisation, while six of the twelve people sustained minor injuries. No fatalities were reported. The boat’s owner will arrange a further operation to recover the vessel, officials confirmed.
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The incident occurred during a period of rough seas, prompting authorities to warn all vessels, particularly smaller boats, to carefully check weather and sea conditions before setting out. Hong Island remains a popular excursion destination from Ao Nang and other parts of the Krabi coast, but the route crosses open water where conditions can change rapidly. The rescue operation was commended for its swift response, and officials have reiterated the importance of safety briefings for tourists undertaking such trips. Further investigations into the circumstances of the capsizing are ongoing. The Indian embassy in Thailand has been notified and is providing consular assistance to the affected tourists.
-Thailand News (TN)
