Phuket Parasail Accident: Rope Breaks, Tourist Falls into Sea

Khaosod•Society•20d ago

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An investigation into a Phuket parasailing accident has determined the parachute rope broke mid-flight due to entanglement with the boat's propeller, causing a tourist and operator to fall into the sea.

•A tourist and an operator fell into the sea after the rope of a parasailing parachute snapped mid-air.
•The accident occurred on April 20, 2026, near Kamala Beach, Phuket.
•Authorities have determined the rope damage was caused by contact with the boat's propeller.
•An investigation is ongoing to determine legal culpability and implement preventative measures.
•The incident sparked widespread criticism on social media.

Overview

•On April 20, 2026, a tourist using a parasailing service at Kamala Beach, Phuket, experienced a rope malfunction.
•The parasail rope broke mid-air due to entanglement with the boat's propeller.
•On April 22, 2026, police, Marine Police, Phuket Provincial Marine Office, and local boat operators inspected the parasailing operator.
•Officials examined business licenses, employee identification, and conducted drug tests on personnel.
•The incident resulted in the tourist and the parasail operator falling into the sea.
•Authorities will convene a meeting to establish preventative measures and solutions to avoid future incidents.
•The Phuket Provincial Marine Office will conduct a thorough investigation of the boat operator to determine legal violations.
•If violations are found, legal action will be pursued against the business owner and involved personnel.

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Key Entities

Place

Phuket(ภูเก็ต)ℹ️

Location of the parasailing accident.

Kamala(กมลา)

Specific beach area in Phuket where the incident occurred.

Kathu(กะทู้)

District in Phuket where Kamala Beach is located.

Person

Pol. Col. Anurak Parinyasathirakul(พ.ต.อ.อนุรักษ์ ปริญญาสถิรกุล)

Police Superintendent of Kamala Police Station who participated in the investigation.

Pol. Lt. Kittisak Chaisutti(ร.ต.อ.กิตติศักดิ์ ชายสุทธิ์)

Deputy Police Inspector of Kamala Police Station involved in the investigation.

Organization

Kamala Police Station(สภ.กมลา)

Police station responsible for the area where the incident occurred.

Phuket Provincial Marine Office(เจ้าท่าจังหวัดภูเก็ต)

Government agency responsible for marine transport and safety in Phuket, involved in the investigation.