Speedboat Engulfed in Flames in the Middle of Makham Bay, Thick Black Smoke Billows Into the Sky as Other Vessels Urgently Evacuate
A speedboat burst into flames in Makham Bay near Phuket's Wichit Pier on May 10, with thick black smoke visible across the area; firefighters quickly responded to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby vessels while authorities investiga
A speedboat caught fire in the middle of Makham Bay near the pier in Wichit Subdistrict, Phuket City District at 5:35 p.m. on May 10, 2569. The flames spread rapidly across the speedboat's hull. Thick black smoke billowed into the sky, visible from a distance away, alarming residents and tourists in the nearby area. Following the incident, Phuket Provincial Administration Organization President Rewat Areeyarop, along with firefighting personnel from the Phuket Provincial Administration Organization, rushed to the scene to assist and prevent the fire from spreading to other moored vessels. Initially, there were no reports of injuries or fatalities. The cause of the fire is under investigation by relevant authorities. Authorities have cordoned off the surrounding area for safety and are working to fully control the situation as the public closely monitors developments.
