Speeding Pattaya Jet Ski Kills Iranian Tourist while Swimming

Published : October 07, 2010 :: 10:10:25 [ 4,866 views ]

An unknown jet ski operator has killed an Iranian tourist while he was swimming in the Pattaya Bay on Wednesday evening. The man died on route to a local hospital.

Pattaya, the 6^th of October 2010 [PDN]: At approximately 6:00pm, Captain Chaliew Boonhum (Pattaya Police Investigator) was notified of an accident involving a jet ski in Pattaya Bay adjacent the Central Festival Shopping Center. A team of officers along with rescue services were dispatched to the incident.

Arriving at the scene officers were informed that the injured man, now known to be Mr. Mohsen Fakhari [35], an Iranian national, had already been transported to the Pattaya Memorial Hospital in a critical condition along with his uninjured brother.

Investigating with local beach bed operator’s police interviewed Mrs. Somporn (last name unknown) who stated that both Mr. Fakhari and his brother had been relaxing along the Pattaya Beach since 4:00pm. She explained the Mr. Fakhari had gone for a swim in the sea at approximately 5:30pm, leaving his brother sitting at one of her beach beds.

According to a police statement, Mr. Fakhari had been swimming in the sea just off the Pattaya Beach when a jet ski (rental number ‘2’) came at speed from North Pattaya heading towards the Bali Hai Pier. Reportedly, the jet ski collided with Mr. Fakhari, knocking him unconscious, before continuing towards the pier without rendering assistance.

Mr. Fakhari was assisted from the water by his distraught brother before being transported to the Pattaya Memorial Hospital via ambulance. It has been reported that Mr. Fakhari died of his injuries before arriving at the hospital.

At the hospital officers observed little sign of injury on the deceased body of Mr. Fakhari, speculating that he had died of a severe impact to his head while swimming in the water.

Investigations into the identity and whereabouts of the involved jet ski operator are now underway, with the Iranian Embassy to be notified of the death in due process.

Comments

Sam, The Persian

said :

First of I'm deeply sorry about this tragic incident that killed one of my fellow compatriots who had traveled to Pattaya to spend a lovely and memorable
holiday and escape the boring and sometimes even miserable life in Tehran for a while. But now his dead body is to be sent back home.I just hope that the victim, Mr. Mohsen Fakhari hasn't been swimming in the wrong place.
I spent a 10-day SOLO holiday in Pattaya a month prior to this unfortunate accident and I didn't
see any robbery, assault, shooting, murder, etc., nothing but safety, warm and welcoming locals and lovely places and an unforgettable holiday (maybe I was lucky!). I was truly shocked when I became aware of this fatal incident.
Pattaya police must investigate this case and bring the offender to the justice.
Foreign tourist are charged with heavy fines if they damage a jet ski (and ironically if they don;t damage the jet ski AT ALL they still have to pay such insane fines!!!). Now that a human being has been actually KILLED by a jet ski, let's see what they do to the killer.
If the local Justice Administration doesn't issue an "impartial" verdict, this issue would definitely overshadow reputation of Thailand's tourism industry; an industry which Thai government and people rely on.

Email : amir.1989@att.net Date : 2010-10-18 22:59:13

NorDevil

said :

Totally agree with James and Blade.I have seen Jetskiis INSIDE the roped off area several times and have so far kept out of the water because it is dirty and not safe.The situation in Pattaya is only getting worse.But I ask . . . who are driving the Jetskiis ?? Not only THais that is for sure.To Mark - Leave Pattaya or Thailand for a few days ????? will never happen.First of all the people involved in this dont care and second why should I leave ? I love Thailand and Thais(women) and as I am a guest here it is up to me to learn and look after myself.1 night in Pattaya is enough for me,then straight back to good old Bkk.

Email : shyfarang@yahoo.co.uk Date : 2010-10-12 09:03:43

james

said :

In some ways i feel quite sorry for the mayor of pattaya & city hall because they do try hard to promote pattaya, even as far as the beach opperators & vendors rules to abide by so tourist can enjoy the beach area day & night, so where does it go wrong from all there good intensions when passed down from city hall to be implemented?????, maybe a new direction is needed useing the boys from Sattahip??

Email : jamesjeeps@yahoo.co.uk Date : 2010-10-09 09:15:46

mark

said :

My condolences to the family.. RIP..

they will NEVER prosecute the offender... NOTHING is going to happen... falang rents a jet ski, small accident, it becomes extortion at the price of about 15 to 30,000 baht.. jet ski operator strikes and kills a swimmer, we will hear ZERO about this later...

we falang need to wake up... perhaps a day of protest... we all leave the country for 2 or 3 days until some kind of change takes place... why does this country continue to disrespect an industry that puts food into the mouths of millions of thais... truly sad

Email : markreyn59@hotmail.com Date : 2010-10-08 18:02:35

micky

said :

@rhysie
You are damned right...

Email : mickymg63@yahoo.de Date : 2010-10-08 07:52:22

rhysie

said :

WELCOME TO PATTAYA?
jet ski homicide
fatal motorbike accidents
drugs
assaults
robbery
shootings
murder
assisted suicide
assisted drownings
spiked drinks
muggings
AND IF NONE OF THE ABOVE KILL YOU
GOOD OLD HIV WILL.

Email : rhysie_babe@hotmail.co.uk Date : 2010-10-07 20:01:53

willie

said :

it must have been a Thai operator on the jet ski,a falang would have stopped and helped,sounds just like a Thai to hit and run,i agree
with Dr.K pattaya's days as a holiday resort are numbered because
of there contempt for falang.

Email : williemac69@hotmail.co.uk Date : 2010-10-07 19:38:18

pete

said :

Forbid those damn things!
They only couse misery.

Email : baiganie@gmail.com Date : 2010-10-07 18:27:35

Dr. K

said :

Very sad for the mans brother and family. It had to be a Thai operator of the jetski as a farang would have been found pronto and pay dearly. We all know who really owns the jetskis, tourboats and choice spots.

No Justice at all. Thailands days are numbered even with the Iranians, Chinese and others as irresponsible bad news like this travels fast.

Email : imat@hotmail.com Date : 2010-10-07 17:01:49

ingo67

said :

Very sad.
They actually have several large buoyed off swimming zones in Pattaya Bay now, so use them.
Jet sky operators was probably on a fast bus to Issan last night, doubt anyone will be arrested.

Email : ingop67@gmail.com Date : 2010-10-07 13:39:34

harry harmony

said :

I think someone should don diver's gear and attach underwater limpet mines to the jet skis in this area. Like on a James Bond film. Probably.

Email : harry@hatred.com Date : 2010-10-07 12:22:09

Starkers

said :

james; You are 100% on all you say mate. I have seen the same stupid, dangerous moves by boats down at Nang Ram beach Sattahip. I just want to blow the turds out of the water!

Email : mankinoon_thai@hotmail.com Date : 2010-10-07 11:48:08

james

said :

Blade. This is sad & my feeling go out to Mr Kakahri family,nothing much has changed in my 20yrs no operators have any fear or respect of laws or code of conduct, i used to take my children to johntiem beach & sit right by the police box for family days out untill a speed boat screamed along the beach touting for customers at speed 3 meters from the waters edge while my & other children were playing & swimming 5/6 metrs from the shore!! horror! bib wouldnt even come out the box! beach patrol said to us parents :they wont listen to me!: a beach patrol rib turned up & gave them a serious talking to so just to show who is No1 here the speed boat did this again & again in front of the beach patrol boat until the beach patrol boat went away!!us parents ebdured a heap of threats & abuse from them, Never been back to the beach 10yrs now what for !!beach? kids? Ko Chan safe clean

Email : jamesjeeps@yahoo.co.uk Date : 2010-10-07 11:26:04

Roger

said :

Same old story...stupid people and Jet Ski's coupled probably with drink.

Rental operators don't care because they only want the money.

Hope the operator gets arrested soon but probably not.

When are the authorites going to wake up to the fact that idiots on jet ski's are a real danger?

Email : Rogertravis@hotmail.com Date : 2010-10-07 11:00:28

Amazing Thailand

said :

I wonder if the jet ski driver was a foreigner or local. If the witness was able to identify the number on the jet ski, I'm sure the ethnicity of the driver can be seen too.

Sure it is more likely to be a tourist but I just wonder why this essential fact is not addressed.

Email : chetiya2006@hotmail.com Date : 2010-10-07 10:56:19

Notwo Jetsky

said :

Very sad tragedy, but swimming outside the roped areas is at your own risk.

There's so much garbage floating in the water out there, that a swimmer would be impossible to spot at speed for any boat.

Email : accidents_happen@pattayabay.th Date : 2010-10-07 10:23:01

Blade

said :

How sad that so many of these deaths could be prevented with some buoys and rope and signs creating a jet-ski and boat free zone for swimmers.

Email : blade@hotmail.com Date : 2010-10-07 10:13:09

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