French Family Rescued After 16-Hour Ordeal Adrift Near Koh Samui

POLICY WIRE — Bangkok, Thailand — A French father and his two children were rescued after spending more than 16 hours adrift following the capsizing of their jet ski off the coast of Thailand’s...

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August 16, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Bangkok, Thailand — A French father and his two children were rescued after spending more than 16 hours adrift following the capsizing of their jet ski off the coast of Thailand’s Koh Samui, a local official confirmed on Saturday.

The incident occurred when the family’s jet ski overturned, leaving them stranded in the open waters. Rescue operations were launched after local authorities were alerted to their situation.

The trio was eventually located and brought to safety. Details regarding their current condition have not been disclosed.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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