The Royal Thai Navy has rescued 143 tourists who were stranded on Koh Racha, off the south west coast of Phuket, yesterday, September 18. 127 were Chinese tourists.
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The tourists got stuck on Racha Yai, a popular snorkelling and scuba diving spot (albeit when conditions are more favourable), as dangerous seas prevented their tour boat from returning the travellers back to Phuket.
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According to a Navy spokesperson, waves at the time were up to 4 metres in height. A large Navy vessel was dispatched to take the 143 tourists back to Phuket’s Deep Sea Port where they were taken back to their accommodation.
SOURCE: The Phuket Express
