Two Boats Collide Off Koh Phi Phi, One Russian Tourist Dead, 13 Injured
Published atJan 12, 2026 09:43 am
(Thailand, 12th) A collision between a speedboat and a fishing boat occurred on the morning of the 11th near Koh Phi Phi, a popular tourist destination in Krabi province, southern Thailand, resulting in the death of one Russian tourist and injuries to 13 others.
The Krabi Provincial Public Relations Office announced on its social media account that a preliminary investigation showed there were 55 people aboard the speedboat involved in the incident, including 50 tourists, one Thai tour guide, one foreign tour guide, and three crew members.
The accident happened at around 9 a.m. After receiving the report, authorities dispatched a rescue vessel, rescuing all individuals and bringing them to Phi Phi Island.
The deceased was an 18-year-old Russian woman. Another 13 people were injured and needed to stay on the island for medical treatment or be transferred to Phuket for further care. The accident happened at around 9 a.m. After receiving the report, authorities dispatched a rescue vessel, rescuing all individuals and bringing them to Phi Phi Island.
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