Jet skiing is a well-liked exercise for tourists in Phuket, but not all operators seem to be following the foundations.
The Phuket Marine Police last week busted jet ski operators for crimes involving improper licenses. This news comes because the police have been ramping up jet ski inspections at well-liked tourist beaches.
The six operators on Bang Tao Beach were arrested for not having proper licenses, in addition to for having expired licenses, The Phuket News reported on Monday.
The operators now face a fine of up to 10,000 baht.
The Marine Police have now issued a warning that operating jet skis without the proper license, technically a Helmsman Class II license, may find yourself in up to six months in jail or fines starting from 1,000 to 10,000 baht.
Phuket Marine Police Chief Lt Col Jeerayut Niyomdet mentioned that individuals renting jet skis with out licenses won’t be punished. He said…
“The shopper won’t be arrested as they rented it. Pay zero who must maintain the driver’s license is the operator of the jet ski.”
However, chief Jeerayut said that individuals who personal and drive their jet skis should have the proper license.
In the past few months, there have been a few crimes in Thailand involving jet skis.
In a more outlandish story final month, a drunk Saudi tourist triggered a commotion on Patong Beach after he was caught trying to steal a jet ski. The tourist, who was described as anxious and intoxicated, additionally attacked a jet-ski caretaker and tried to escape.
Also final month, two Russian tourists were fined 20,000 baht for jet snowboarding in Krabi province, in southern Thailand, where the watersport is prohibited. Jet skis and all different kinds of motorised water sports are banned in Krabi province to protect the setting..