Army top brass fly in to visit injured tourists from Samui speedboat tragedy - promise tough action
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KOH SAMUI: An army deputy general flew into Samui yesterday to visit two UK tourists injured in the speedboat accident that killed two others earlier this week. Keukoon Innajak of Region four command promised tough action against the owner of the boat service and the driver who had "damaged the image of tourism in the country".
He presented baskets of Brands' essence and flowers to Samantha Bartlett ,36, and Sara Hammer, 31, who were injured in the disaster and recuperating at Bangkok Hospital on the island, Daily News reported.
After flying in by helicopter the deputy general said: "Koh Samui is a world renowned tourist resort. An accident like this spoils the image of the country as a tourist destination. The safety of tourists must be a priority.
"The boat involved was clearly not up to the standards required and yet it was still allowed to operate. Charges will be made against the owner of the service and the driver," he added.
it was reported that the company that ran the service is called Ang Thong Discovery 3.
Source: Daily News
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-- 2016-05-28
