Five hurt in Phuket speedboat fireA fireboat extinguishes the blaze on the burning speedboat after it was towed from a jetty in Phuket on Monday. (Photo: Achadthaya Chuenniran)PHUKET - A speedboat caught fire on Monday while docking at a pier, injuring five people. Adub Raluekmoon, director of the Phuket Marine Office, said the fire destroyed the boat at Coco pier in Makham bay in Muang district about 11am. Mr Adul said five people were injured and were taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital for treatment. Phuket Tourist Police said no tourists were among the injured.

Source: Bangkok Post April 06, 2026 14:36 UTC