Diving Safety Rules to be Enforced on Koh Tao After Briton Struck by Boat
By Khaosod English
Rescue workers bring a 20-year-old tourist who was struck by a boat turbine to a hospital on Koh Samui, 9 June 2015.
SURAT THANI — Authorities on the southern island of Koh Tao have promised to enforce safety regulations after a British tourist was severely injured by boat’s propellers while she was diving off the coast of the island two days ago.
The boat’s rotor almost severed the 20-year-old woman’s leg, but rescue workers swiftly brought her to hospital on Koh Samui island, where she is now recovering.
The incident has spurred local police to inspect boat companies and diving instructors on the island to ensure that they are meeting safety standards and possess proper licenses, said Pol.Lt.Col. Thanakorn Pattananankaew, an officer of Tourism Police on the nearby Koh Samui island, which also oversees jurisdiction of Koh Tao.
He also advised tourists to only to dive with companies that are properly licensed, such as Scuba Shark, the outfit that the British tourist was with at the time.
"That way, if unexpected incidents happen, the instructors can rescue you and solve the problems in time," said Pol.Lt.Col. Thanakorn.
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-- Khaosod English 2015-06-11
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Diving safety rules to be enforced on Koh Tao after Briton struck by boat
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