After two deaths and many injuries so far this year, about 80 long-tail boats in Krabi that were modified by adding roofs are being called in. The Krabi Marine Office made the announcement after three long-tail boats capsized in the last two months.
The roofs make the boats less stable in stronger winds. They also make the small boats heavier which might have caused the capsizing incidents. The director of the Krabi Marine Office explained the situation to The Phuket Express.
There are about 80 long-tail boats in Krabi which were modified with these roofs. They are all being called to be re-tested for safety with the Krabi Marine Office. The office wants to be sure of safety before the influx of tourists that is guaranteed for the Songkran Festival in April.
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