Chinese tourist killed in jet ski collision in Thailand
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One Chinese tourist was killed and another injured after their jet skis collided off Thailand's Phuket island on Jan 14.
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BEIJING - One Chinese tourist was killed and another injured after their jet skis collided off Thailand’s Phuket island on Jan 14, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported, citing China’s embassy in Thailand.
The cause of the incident was being investigated, CCTV said.
This is the second incident involving Chinese tourists near Phuket in just two days.
Thailand is a popular destination for Chinese tourists who are set to travel during the upcoming Chinese New Year break.
On Jan 13, a catamaran carrying 33 Chinese and five crew members capsized off the coast of Koh Racha island north of Phuket, CCTV reported.
All those on board were rescued with no casualties, the report said.
In 2024, Chinese tourists accounted for the largest group of visitors to Thailand, with 6.7 million visits to the South-east Asian country. REUTERS
