Russian tourists rescued in Pattaya bay as boat develops engine trouble

More than 100 Russian tourists were rescued from a stricken pleasure boat in Pattaya bay after it developed engine trouble yesterday.

Police Lieutenant Colonel Piyapong Ensarn of the local tourist police said that 114 people were on the boat when calls were received on the 1155 hotline that they were in trouble.

Sophon reported on Facebook that the double deck boat is run for pleasure cruises by Pattaya Bay Cruise Co Ltd.

All the tourists were brought back to shore on speedboats.

Mechanics were looking into the engine trouble on the boat.

Thai Visa / Sophon Cable

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