A Russian tourist tragically drowned at Naithon Beach in Phuket, despite lifeguards’ warnings and red flags prohibiting swimming in the area. The incident occurred yesterday, marking the fourth drowning in Phuket within the past week and the second involving a Russian national, The Phuket News reported.
The man entered the water around 4pm, ignoring the red flags signalling dangerous conditions. Phuket Tourist Police reported that lifeguards were on duty, but they were unable to prevent the man from swimming in the prohibited area. The lifeguards brought the body back to shore and attempted CPR, but they were unable to revive him. The identity of the deceased has not been revealed.
This recent string of drownings have prompted Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew to issue an urgent plea to tourists to obey beach safety rules. He…
