webfact Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Chinese tourist drowns at Koh Racha By Kritsada Mueanhawong A male Chinese tourist, who ignored red flags, has drowned at Koh Racha yesterday (August 19). Chalong Police were notified at 1.40pm that a tourist was unconscious after being pulled from surf just off the island’s main beach. The tourist was immediately taken on a speedboat back to Chalong Pier. The tourist was later identified as 32 year old Zhang Guo Jun, a Chinese national. He was rushed to Chalong Hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/phuket/chinese-tourist-drowns-at-koh-racha -- © Copyright The Thaiger 2018-08-20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 It make me wonder if the public generally understand the significance of the red flags? Do people take an interest in what's around them and whether it's relevant to what they're doing? I wouldn't know if you can narrow it down to a nationality - Chinese in this instance: "his family of four were waiting for a boat to head back to Phuket they decided to go for a swim in a location where there were red flags along the beach." Is it a case of informing the public better, or is it pointless if some are just not spatially aware of anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I am actually starting to feel bad for the Chinese. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Drowning is a major cause of death for Chinese at home, not just on holiday. "About 60,000 Chinese drown every year. Drowning is the single leading cause of injury death in Chinese children aged 1-14 years. Nearly 700 Chinese citizens were killed while traveling overseas last year - one-third of them died during water-based activities while on holiday, such as swimming and snorkeling." These statistics were taken from this recent article, tends to put things in perspective. The problem begins at home. Interesting reading. http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1111189.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 3 hours ago, webfact said: A male Chinese tourist, who ignored red flags Time to use another color! Now they just think it points the way to home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fantom Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Is any effort made to inform Chinese tourists the meaning of the red flags?? Where were the lifeguards in this instance? Were they patrolling the beach? I suspect that most tourists have no idea the flags are anything more than decoration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrunner Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Great business opportunity for a trained Life Guardsman/woman. Teaching basic swimming lessons both here and particularly in China. Might also teach international warning signs such as RED FLAGS (no offense to China's National Flag, that they might be concerned about too). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VBF Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 3 hours ago, fantom said: Is any effort made to inform Chinese tourists the meaning of the red flags?? Where were the lifeguards in this instance? Were they patrolling the beach? I suspect that most tourists have no idea the flags are anything more than decoration. Are you serious? Just type "red flags on a beach" into Google and get: https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=red+flags+on+a+beach&oq=red+flags+on+a+beach&aqs=chrome..69i57j0l5.7010j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 And before you say, "no tourist does that" - well then they pretty much deserve what they get! Whatever nationality you are, it is your responsibility to do your research when you travel to new places, whether it's swimming, dangerous wildlife, driving, prevalent sicknesses or whatever. And let's be honest, these days it's easier than ever before. Finally....what idiot enters surf like that unless they know about currents, riptides etc? Sorry - no sympathy, unlike for the people who go out on boat trips and then get injured or killed through no fault of their own. Rant over - have a nice day....and.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esso49 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 7 hours ago, Old Croc said: Drowning is a major cause of death for Chinese at home, not just on holiday. "About 60,000 Chinese drown every year. Drowning is the single leading cause of injury death in Chinese children aged 1-14 years. Nearly 700 Chinese citizens were killed while traveling overseas last year - one-third of them died during water-based activities while on holiday, such as swimming and snorkeling." These statistics were taken from this recent article, tends to put things in perspective. The problem begins at home. Interesting reading. http://www.globaltimes.cn/content/1111189.shtml Seems like a national tragedy wherever they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JulesMad Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Unfortunately there is still NO law against being stupid... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwiken Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 In most Countries in the world a red flag means danger or no swimming. I believe this standard is also used in China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netease Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 23 hours ago, bluesofa said: It make me wonder if the public generally understand the significance of the red flags? Do people take an interest in what's around them and whether it's relevant to what they're doing? I wouldn't know if you can narrow it down to a nationality - Chinese in this instance: "his family of four were waiting for a boat to head back to Phuket they decided to go for a swim in a location where there were red flags along the beach." Is it a case of informing the public better, or is it pointless if some are just not spatially aware of anything? He might of thought Red Flag was for Chinese only to swim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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