Phuket tourist may be charged in jet-ski death

[Benny10]

PHUKET: The young man whose jet ski allegedly crashed into 20-year-old Loh Ying Jie in Phuket has not been allowed to leave Thailand and will likely face criminal charges on Thursday, according to the New Straits Times.

 

But the charges against Mr Tang Jun Han will depend on the ongoing mediation sessions between the families of the two young men, said Col Arayapan Pukbuakao, police superintendent for Phuket's Kathu District.

 

Both families are now locked in discussions in Phuket over the amount of compensation. Initially the Lohs asked for S$500,000 (approx 11.7 million baht) before lowering it to S$250,000. The Tangs made a counter-offer of S$100,000.

 

In a phone interview, Col Arayapan said Tang could be charged with a 'wrongful act' that 'caused the death of another'.

 

The accident occurred on April 2 off Phuket's Patong Beach and Mr Loh died in hospital on April 13.

 

Brought by Phuket Gazette Sunday, April 18, 2010, 11:47 local time

[cheang]

wow! another good reason not to rent one there!

[Ducar]

Another reason to buy REALLY GOOD travel insurance.

 

I was actually hit in the back by a Jet Ski while on vacation on the Colorado River and I came very close within inches of hitting one that came zooming out of a Lagoon right in the path of my boat.

 

Booze and boating do not mix well with these high powered personal watercraft.

[LadyboyLvr69]

I don't get it..... are the waters at the beaches there that populated with jet skis that you CAN'T avoid one another? Is it a small pond they are in?

 

And I agree, just like a car, should never drive under the influence. If he was drunk and killed the other guy, he should pay fully.

Edited April 20, 2010 by LadyboyLvr69

[Benny10]

I don't get it..... are the waters at the beaches there that populated with jet skis that you CAN'T avoid one another? Is it a small pond they are in?

 

And I agree, just like a car, should never drive under the influence. If he was drunk and killed the other guy, he should pay fully.

Mate have you ever been in Patong? There are hundreds of jet skies spread all over the most popular beaches of Phuket.

 

Just read some local newspapers such as Phuket Gazette, and you will get an idea how many severe jet ski accidents happen on Phuket each year.

[mbiggs]

One of the many reasons I never rent either motor bikes or jet skis