A tense moment unfolded when a speedboat crashed into a tangkae boat near Laem Bali Hai pier in South Pattaya. There were 27 passengers aboard, with nine injured.
On 10 Nov 2026, reports stated that at around 23:00 on 9 Nov, the Marine Disaster Prevention Radio Center (Pattaya Marine Rescue) was notified of a boat collision accident with multiple injuries near Laem Bali Hai pier in Moo 10, Nong Prue Subdistrict, Bang Lamung District, Chonburi Province. Upon receiving the report, they coordinated with Pattaya City Police Station and the Sawang Boriboon Foundation rescue team.
Upon arrival, they found a two-deck tangkae fishing boat damaged. About 100 meters away was the speedboat, with the left side of its hull severely damaged and gradually sinking. Rescue teams and boat operators assisted in evacuating nine injured people from the accident scene. Most had abrasions and were in shock. They were given first aid and taken to a nearby hospital in Pattaya. The injured included six Thai women, one Ukrainian woman, and two Russian women.
Mr. Pong (pseudonym), the tangkae boat captain, said that before the accident, he was taking customers out fishing. As the boat was passing the Laem Bali Hai breakwater with proper navigation lights on, the speedboat involved, traveling at high speed, approached. He tried to slow down, but the speedboat struck the bow, then swung its stern violently into the bow, causing the injuries.
Police inspected the scene and conducted initial interviews. They learned the speedboat was ferrying customers from a restaurant boat back to Laem Bali Hai pier. The latest trip had 27 passengers, including Thai and foreign nationals, plus one driver and one crew member. Nine people were injured in the collision. The speedboat driver claimed he did not see the other boat.
Police will continue investigating to determine the cause of the accident and proceed with legal actions accordingly.