At least one Chinese tourist dead as boat bursts into flames in Krabi

- The Nation/Asia News Network

BANGKOK: At least one victim has died after the boat a group of 26 Chinese tourists were in burst into flames and exploded in the waters off Krabi, a top holiday destination in southern Thailand.

Krabi Prevention and Mitigation Disaster Department head, Paisarn Khunsri, said the speedboat 'King Poseidon 959' was making its way to Phi-Phi Island with 26 Chinese tourists and five crew at around 9.30am Sunday when the incident occurred.