webfact Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Tragic Phoenix goes up for auction By The Nation The double-decker cruise boat Phoenix, which sank off Phuket last July killing 47 Chinese tourists, is among 48 items that the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) will auction off on Wednesday at its head office in Bangkok. Many of the dead were retrieved from the boat, though its crew and captain escaped unharmed via life rafts. The incident was followed by a sharp fall in Chinese visitors to Thailand. On Tuesday, prospective buyers were allowed to check the condition of the sale items at various sites. Those interested in the Phoenix, which will carry a starting price of Bt900,000, had to visit the Rattanachai Shipyard in Phuket. Also up for auction are amulets and jewellery which were on display at the AMLO head office. Photos and information on auction items are also available at www.amlo.go.th. Other items going under the hammer on Wednesday include the lease-purchase agreements for condominium units in Chon Buri province. Among them is a 71.23-square-metre unit at the New Nordic’s Palace Condominium with a starting price of Bt13 million, 55sqm N-CVB-407 room at the C-View Boutique Condominium project starting at Bt4.4 million and a 30sqm room at the South Point Pattaya (Bt3 million). Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30369729 -- © Copyright The Nation 2019-05-21 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Any other self respecting country would have cut this death trap up quietly as not to cause anymore anguish for the deceased's relatives???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Must be 1 sick bar steward who came up with auctioning that boat off. No thought given to relatives of the deceased, just try and get money in, sick.!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigand Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Auctioning off that boat ... seriously? Man, talk about insensitive. Then again though, never know here, it could end up with a new paint job and back in the water somewhere after a few "repairs" ... blimey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBKK Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Amazing Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 So when bought, will the death boat be allowed to carry passengers again? Will it be put back into service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 38 minutes ago, Brigand said: Auctioning off that boat ... seriously? Man, talk about insensitive. Then again though, never know here, it could end up with a new paint job and back in the water somewhere after a few "repairs" ... blimey. All they have to do is bring in 9 monks to chant for a while and it's all hunky-dory; Clean slate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 23 minutes ago, Wilsonandson said: So when bought, will the death boat be allowed to carry passengers again? Will it be put back into service? Most likely - though sure they would have the decency to change the name! remember the fire in at Royal Jomtien hotel in 1997 when over a hundred people in total died, the hotel was shut down - yet it is still operating today - Money #1 here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 I'm not superstitious, but if I were in the market for a boat, I most certainly wouldn't consider that one. I remember the incident, but I hadn't realized until now that the captain and all the crew escaped unharmed!!! How the dickens does that happen? Passengers go down with the boat they they get away!?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLee Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: Tragic Phoenix goes up for auction You gotta be kidding me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carstenp Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 this is very sick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 2 hours ago, sammieuk1 said: Any other self respecting country would have cut this death trap up quietly as not to cause anymore anguish for the deceased's relatives???? In fact, it's been reported many times that the vessel breaks many rules and laws in terms of it's design and construction and more. So how can the authorities allow it to be sold as is? Is this not also breaking the law? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozman52 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, scorecard said: In fact, it's been reported many times that the vessel breaks many rules and laws in terms of it's design and construction and more. So how can the authorities allow it to be sold as is? Is this not also breaking the law? You can buy it, up to you, but getting it registered may be a slight problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Good point but let me assure you I'm not interested to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 2 hours ago, Brigand said: Auctioning off that boat ... seriously? Man, talk about insensitive. Then again though, never know here, it could end up with a new paint job and back in the water somewhere after a few "repairs" ... blimey. And renamed Titanic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffbezoz Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 3 hours ago, sammieuk1 said: Any other self respecting country would have cut this death trap up quietly as not to cause anymore anguish for the deceased's relatives???? But when a country rate money far more important than human lives, why be surprised ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 A troll post has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipButty Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Bet the Chinese dont buy it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotBenz8888 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 Of all those tour buses and minivans involved in death accidents, some are probably mended and used again. Nothing goes to scrap if money can be made. Maybe "Phoenix" had sunk before and this was actually the second time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 And like a Phoenix, it'll probably be back on the water ferrying more Chinese in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 In my opinion it should be dropped back into the ocean as a memorial to those who lost their lives on it. Eventually it would become an artificial reef for tropical fish other sea creatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 7 hours ago, webfact said: Among them is a 71.23-square-metre unit at the New Nordic’s Palace Condominium with a starting price of Bt13 million, 55sqm N-CVB-407 room at the C-View Boutique Condominium project starting at Bt4.4 million and a 30sqm room at the South Point Pattaya (Bt3 million). This must be a misprint. Those "starting prices" for such small units are insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtoZ Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 5 hours ago, scorecard said: In fact, it's been reported many times that the vessel breaks many rules and laws in terms of it's design and construction and more. So how can the authorities allow it to be sold as is? Is this not also breaking the law? New tourist attraction in Pattaya - Chitanic. 150 THB entry with free all you can drink water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 2 hours ago, watcharacters said: This must be a misprint. Those "starting prices" for such small units are insane. I think they are intentionally insane so nobody comes to the auction and they can flog them off to buddies for next to nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 9 hours ago, djayz said: I'm not superstitious, but if I were in the market for a boat, I most certainly wouldn't consider that one. I remember the incident, but I hadn't realized until now that the captain and all the crew escaped unharmed!!! How the dickens does that happen? Passengers go down with the boat they they get away!?!?! Just like that cruise ship with the greek crew that sunk. The greek captain and much of the crew motored into port in lifeboats. The captain said "Once I say abandon ship, it is every man for himself". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djayz Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 14 minutes ago, gk10002000 said: Just like that cruise ship with the greek crew that sunk. The greek captain and much of the crew motored into port in lifeboats. The captain said "Once I say abandon ship, it is every man for himself". Which Greek cruise ship? When? Link please. I'd love to read about that tragic event too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losworld Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 13 million for new nordic condos in pattaya am i reading that correctly..... hahahahahahahahaahahah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 1 hour ago, djayz said: Which Greek cruise ship? When? Link please. I'd love to read about that tragic event too. MTS Oceanos. There is some great footage of the rescue efforts, stories of how some of the ship's entertainers reacted and helped organized the rescue efforts. "Captain Avranas famously said, “When I order abandon the ship, it doesn’t matter what time I leave. Abandon is for everybody. If some people like to stay, they can stay.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTS_Oceanos Unlike some captains such as William Thomas Turner (pictured below) was the captain of the RMS Lusitania who survived two ship sinkings by German torpedoes and did his best to stay on board until his hat was under water. That's the kind of dedication one wants in a captain, although not his luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legend49 Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 There is no shame in this country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorG Posted May 21, 2019 Share Posted May 21, 2019 16 hours ago, webfact said: Also up for auction are amulets and jewellery I really hope that these were not recoveries from the Phoenix. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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