An Indian tourist
identified only as Anurag has been detained for losing control of a
rented jet ski and injuring two swimmers.
Teerarak Suthathiwong
An Indian tourist was arrested after he lost control of a rented
jet ski and injured two swimmers before crashing into a beach chair on
the sand.
Identified only as Anurag, 30, the Indian was waiting for police after
the 6:30 p.m. accident Nov. 19. Tourists Hesham Mahmoud, 55, and an
unidentified American were hurt and transported to Pattaya Memorial
Hospital.
Jet ski owner Chaleaw Phulsakit, 40, told police that Anurag had rented
the watercraft for 30 minutes and was told emphatically to stay in the
designated area. However, the Indian sped at high speed over the buoys
separating the swimming zone and lost control.
He then hit Mahmoud, breaking his rib and cutting his face and shoulder.
The jet ski clipped the American tourist in the leg before soaring onto
shore and landing on the beach chair owned by Phanne Tanngar, 46.
The Indian was detained while police determine if charges will be filed
against him.
