Paramedics on Koh Samet carry the body of the Chinese tourist to a boat to Rayong Hospital on the mainland on Sunday. (Photo by Jumphon Nikhomrak)RAYONG - A Chinese tourist drowned after taking a swim off Koh Samet on Sunday. Pol Capt Kittipong Ngobudda of Phe police station said the tourist from China, 60, died while swimming near the famous Sai Kaew beach on the resort island. His body was sent to Rayong Hospital, it added. Koh Samet in Rayong is popular for visitors from China.

Source: Bangkok Post April 30, 2017 13:30 UTC