12 injured as tourist boat hits Sathorn Pier in Bangkok
Twelve people, including five foreign nationals, were injured when the two-deck Riva Express 2 tourist boat struck Bangkok’s Sathorn Pier at around 1:10 PM on 22 October. The operator reported a mechanical problem affecting steering. Rescue workers treated passengers for abrasions before taking them to Samitivej Chinatown Hospital.
The collision highlights passenger safety concerns during docking at a busy Bangkok river transport hub.
The operator’s account of a steering problem requires verification. The supplied report does not confirm any investigation findings.
22 October, 1:10 PM:
The boat struck Sathorn Pier, damaging its front-right side and the pier’s railing.
After the collision:
Rescue workers treated the injured and transferred them to hospital.
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