Speedboat catches fire near Koh Maiton, Phuket; all passengers, mainly Russian tourists, survive

A tourist boat catches fire and explodes off the Thai island of Phuket. Vacationers are left with no choice but to escape by sea.

Tourist Speedboat Explodes Near Phuket, Leaving Six Injured

PHUKET — A speedboat carrying 36 tourists and crew erupted in flames off the coast of Koh Mai Thon on Tuesday morning, sending passengers diving into the water as explosions rocked the vessel. The blast injured six people, including three Russian tourists who suffered shrapnel wounds. Speedboat carrying British tourists crashes in a mangrove forest […] Source

Turkiye Expects 7 Million Russian Tourists in 2025 as Travel Costs Stay Stable

Türkiye continues to be an attractive summer destination for Russian tourists, with tour prices remaining largely unchanged compared to last year, according to Maya Lomidze, head of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR). Speaking to Russian news agency RIA Novosti, Lomidze told the Russian news agency RIA Novosti that the Turkish tourism sector was not planning any price increases for the summer season. “Compared to last year, there…

Speedboat catches fire near Koh Maiton, Phuket; all passengers, mainly Russian tourists, survive

A speedboat engulfed in flames near Koh Maiton, Phuket, after engine malfunction. PHUKET, Thailand – A speedboat caught fire near Koh Maiton, Phuket, after experiencing an engine malfunction, leaving it completely burned down. The incident occurred while the boat was parked and allowing tourists to disembark and enjoy the water. All passengers, mainly Russian tourists, were safely in the water at the time, but the boat’s crew members were injure…