Officials rushed to help 18 people to land on the coast of Chumphon. behind the engine of a passenger ship Lomprayah speed boat Explosions and fires in the middle of the sea About 5 km away from the shore while the Marine Department ordered an investigation of the fire.
Today (20 July 2022) police officers and various rescue volunteers Speeding to rescue and transport 18 injured and uninjured tourists from the passenger boat of the Lomprayah High Speed Boat Company Limited, which caught fire in the middle of the sea. Approximately 5 km from the shore, Koh Ka area, Sairee Subdistrict, Mueang Chumphon District, Chumphon Province. Initially, officials stated that Cause of engine explosion and the fire burns seen from the coast which will examine further details.
On the side of Mr. Phuriphat Teerakunphisuth Deputy Director-General of the Marine Department Safety officials said that the passenger ship caught fire. Occurred by the sea in front of Koh Thonglang It’s about 2 miles offshore.
From the examination found that The accident boat, named “Lomlak Kirin 18”, registration number 584306433, size 19.21 gross tons, departed from Lomprayah Pier, Chumphon Province at 2:00 p.m., with 18 passengers and 2 crew members (a total of 20 people).
According to reports, The boat caught fire. But all passengers and crew Get help safe Slightly injured but no deaths
Initially ordered officers in the Marine Department in the area. Coordinate the care of the victims to be completely healed by the operator including to investigate the cause of this accident and report all facts asap to prevent recurrence
