Thai Rescue: Family Saved After 16 Hours Adrift on Jet Ski

POLICY WIRE — Bangkok, Thailand — A family of three, including a 50-year-old father and his two sons, was rescued after spending 16 hours adrift on a jet ski off the coast of Koh Samui island,...

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August 15, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Bangkok, Thailand — A family of three, including a 50-year-old father and his two sons, was rescued after spending 16 hours adrift on a jet ski off the coast of Koh Samui island, according to a local official.

The family was located by maritime authorities on Saturday. Further details regarding their condition and the circumstances leading to their ordeal have not been disclosed.

Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)

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