Speedboat Crashes Into Fishing Boat Near Pattaya, Nine Injured
A speedboat carrying 27 passengers collided with a two-deck fishing boat near Laem Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya late on November 9, leaving nine people injured, including six Thai women, one Ukrainian woman, and two Russian women. The speedboat driver told police he did not see the fishing boat, which had its navigation lights on while crossing the Laem Bali Hai channel. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
A speedboat carrying 27 passengers slammed into a fishing boat near Laem Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya, Moo 10, Nongprue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province, injuring nine people. The speedboat driver claimed he did not see the fishing boat. The counterpart revealed the moment of the incident. On November 10, 2026, reporters stated that at 23:00 on November 9, the Marine Disaster Prevention Radio Center (Pattaya Marine Rescue) received a report of a boat collision with multiple injuries near Laem Bali Hai Pier, South Pattaya, Moo 10, Nongprue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. They rushed to inspect along with Pattaya City Police and the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation Pattaya City Rescue Unit.
At the scene, a two-deck fishing boat was found with damage to its bow. About 100 meters away, the speedboat had severe damage along its left side and was slowly capsizing and sinking. Rescue units and boat operators helped evacuate nine injured people from the vessels. Most suffered lacerations across their bodies and were in shock. First aid was administered and they were taken to nearby hospitals in Pattaya City.
Preliminary reports indicate all nine injured were women: six Thai, one Ukrainian, and two Russian.
From questioning, Mr. Phong (surname withheld), the fishing boat captain, stated that before the incident he was taking customers out fishing. As he was steering the boat through the Laem Bali Hai channel with navigation lights on as normal, the speedboat from the other party approached at high speed. He tried to slow down but the speedboat slammed into the bow of his boat before swerving violently, its stern striking the fishing boat's bow forcefully, causing the injuries.
Police inspected the scene and conducted preliminary interviews. The speedboat was initially a vessel picking up customers from a restaurant boat to return them to shore at Laem Bali Hai Pier. On its final trip, it carried Thai and foreign passengers totaling 27 people, including one driver and one crew member. Nine people were injured in the incident. The speedboat driver claimed he did not see the fishing boat. However, police will continue investigating to determine the cause of this accident.
