Phuket officials probe safety standards after speedboat’s reckless wave maneuvering

Following a public outcry driven by online footage showcasing the reckless manoeuvring of a tour speedboat through large waves, the Phuket Marine Office has released a statement on the incident. The speedboat, distinctly labelled Natthicha 555, flagrantly disregarded a water safety notice by failing to equip its tourists with life jackets.

The persisting unsafe sea conditions were the triggering reason behind an investigation, initiated only after the clip caught considerable public attention. The Natthicha 555 was caught on tape off the coast of Phuket exhibiting erratic changes in direction while closely shadowing another tour speedboat – TSK 6.

Amidst this grievous negligence, both speedboats were put under thorough scrutiny, even though no complaints against TSK 6 or its operator had…