Thechook Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Channel 7 Aust are reporting from Thailand tonight on this story. Headline is Victorian man could face death penalty in Thailand over death of girlfriend in jetski accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 3 minutes ago, farcanell said: They seem to refer to it as a recreational skippers ticket on the WA website....it could have been a PWC license in Queensland, but I can't remember I was thinking a PWC license (or pick another name) might be something for tourist to have, following the mandatory demonstration of competency, to provide an auditable trail. im pretty sure that some form of documentation, by whatever name, would be required to be issued to the hirer, and/or, as a minimum, kept by the operator. Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales its a PWC. No licence required for tourists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 1 minute ago, Thechook said: Channel 7 Aust are reporting from Thailand tonight on this story. Headline is Victorian man could face death penalty in Thailand over death of girlfriend in jetski accident. Scaremongering, I doubt he'll see the inside of a prison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 4 minutes ago, Don Mega said: Victoria, South Australia, New South Wales its a PWC. No licence required for tourists. ?..... that about covers the entire continental coast line then.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 7 minutes ago, Don Mega said: Scaremongering, I doubt he'll see the inside of a prison. I believe he is in custody if aussie media are right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 As I said earlier on both threads, the Phuket police / jet ski operation tie-up need to be paid. People quoting Australian laws and regulation relating to jet ski use, although very interesting, are completely missing the point. The law and regulations are not applied, enforced or pertinent to Thailand. The police here make up stuff as they go along and nobody has insurance or applies safeguards. This is why the locking up of the boyfriend is clearly about money and nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackheart1916 Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 16 hours ago, Don Mega said: Scaremongering, I doubt he'll see the inside of a prison. The Aussie media just LOVE a dramatic beat up, the commercial news channels are pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 As I said earlier on both threads, the Phuket police / jet ski operation tie-up need to be paid. People quoting Australian laws and regulation relating to jet ski use, although very interesting, are completely missing the point. The law and regulations are not applied, enforced or pertinent to Thailand. The police here make up stuff as they go along and nobody has insurance or applies safeguards. This is why the locking up of the boyfriend is clearly about money and nothing else.Nobody has insurance? You're right, Australia is not relevant here, it was mentioned as being so strict and therefore better, which is clearly not the whole fact.sent using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 5 hours ago, stevenl said: Nobody has insurance? You're right, Australia is not relevant here, it was mentioned as being so strict and therefore better, which is clearly not the whole fact. sent using Tapatalk The jet ski operator was insured.... for both ski and user (50,000 bt medical) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 37 minutes ago, farcanell said: The jet ski operator was insured.... for both ski and user (50,000 bt medical) I know, I was replying to somebody who claimed nobody had insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 1 minute ago, stevenl said: I know, I was replying to somebody who claimed nobody had insurance. Ah..... .... I see that in re reading.... people will have to start reassessing their opinions about Thai business operators ( although I would still be politely asking of them) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsnottheplaceitwas Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 On 8 February 2017 at 7:02 AM, Thechook said: Channel 7 Aust are reporting from Thailand tonight on this story. Headline is Victorian man could face death penalty in Thailand over death of girlfriend in jetski accident. Let's all hope it goes viral to show the world what goes on in the land of smiles before someone's palm is greased so the poor bloke can go home unlike the Jetski operator who is no doubt still selling services on the beach ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsnottheplaceitwas Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 On 9 February 2017 at 5:50 AM, farcanell said: The jet ski operator was insured.... for both ski and user (50,000 bt medical) Met a old French bloke last night fell off his moped he was charged 220,000THB to patch up his arm & head what's 50,000 gonna buy you a band aid ! In the last 3 months anyone who seems to end up in AE doesn't make it out alive according to Phuket gazette stories I assume the French guy had a sky rocket full of cash ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Can one rent a jetski in Australia without a licence ?NO not anymore Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Mega Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 6 minutes ago, Ace of Pop said: NO not anymore Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect When did that change as googling jet ski rentals Australia there seems to many that rent with no license needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Itsnottheplaceitwas said: Met a old French bloke last night fell off his moped he was charged 220,000THB to patch up his arm & head what's 50,000 gonna buy you a band aid ! In the last 3 months anyone who seems to end up in AE doesn't make it out alive according to Phuket gazette stories I assume the French guy had a sky rocket full of cash ! Poor frog must have done himself some real damage.... but that's not the point. my response was to a post suggesting that the jet ski owner would be out trying to scam more money from the incident, whereas, he was not, as his machines are insured, including a little extra cover for the passengers sure.... it might only be enough to cover some betadine and a bandaid, but at least had some insurance vs none. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, Don Mega said: When did that change as googling jet ski rentals Australia there seems to many that rent with no license needed. Yes Don....... you definitely could rent jet skis two weeks ago, or whenever this thread was current.... different rules if you buy your own, if I recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsnottheplaceitwas Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 30 minutes ago, farcanell said: Poor frog must have done himself some real damage.... but that's not the point. my response was to a post suggesting that the jet ski owner would be out trying to scam more money from the incident, whereas, he was not, as his machines are insured, including a little extra cover for the passengers sure.... it might only be enough to cover some betadine and a bandaid, but at least had some insurance vs none. Agreed but 50,000THB in Phuket of all places doesn't get you much in 2017 maybe a pack of band aids then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Itsnottheplaceitwas said: Let's all hope it goes viral to show the world what goes on in the land of smiles before someone's palm is greased so the poor bloke can go home unlike the Jetski operator who is no doubt still selling services on the beach ? Jet ski operator isn't at fault..... why shouldn't he be continuing his business? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, Itsnottheplaceitwas said: Agreed but 50,000THB in Phuket of all places doesn't get you much in 2017 maybe a pack of band aids then LOL... yer, your right.... your user name is spot on the money ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsnottheplaceitwas Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 58 minutes ago, Ace of Pop said: NO not anymore Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Nor in the UK & insurance is horrific to be able to rent personal Jetski insurance I just ran a quote on a 2012 machine worth £7000 was £546 a car car of the same value is £158 somone thinks jet skis must be very dangerous to rent would hate to think of the cost if my post code was Essex / Southend / clacton ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Thanks for the heads up Roo. karon police suggest he may get a two year suspended sentence, but the court has yet to make its announcement A tragic story for all concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Mate says you can't take one down the ramp at Bondi Only Rescue Lifeguards allowed to use em,seems a bit harshSent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 16 minutes ago, Ace of Pop said: Mate says you can't take one down the ramp at Bondi Only Rescue Lifeguards allowed to use em,seems a bit harsh Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect There are many more places in Australia than Bondi. On the original thread about this quite a few examples were given of places in Australia where it is possible to rent a jetski without license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I think even the Village Idiot knows that ,here it happened in an intensive Tourist Area same as Bondi .A Puddle in Moony Ponds or Open coastline is a different situation so renting shouldn't be difficult I suppose Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 20 minutes ago, Ace of Pop said: I think even the Village Idiot knows that ,here it happened in an intensive Tourist Area same as Bondi .A Puddle in Moony Ponds or Open coastline is a different situation so renting shouldn't be difficult I suppose Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect So you're now telling us your earlier statement On 2/6/2017 at 5:18 PM, Don Mega said: Can one rent a jetski in Australia without a licence ? "NO not anymore " is not correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NamKangMan Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 1 hour ago, stevenl said: There are many more places in Australia than Bondi. On the original thread about this quite a few examples were given of places in Australia where it is possible to rent a jetski without license. I suppose one could legally rent a jet ski in Australia without a license, but as soon as they ride the jet ski in the water, they become illegal, as they are unlicensed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace of Pop Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Big Resorts No Jets to rent I'm told by a LocałSent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 On 2/8/2017 at 1:26 PM, farcanell said: Here it is again, for those who can't be bothered reading the entire thread. if hired from an on site company, no license is required to operate a jet ski. this is West Australian law.... this law, as far as I can tell, is mirrored in most, if not all, states if you bring the get ski to the water, on a trailer (hired elsewhere, or privately owned), you need a license. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 21 minutes ago, Ace of Pop said: Big Resorts No Jets to rent I'm told by a Locał Sent from my iPhone using Thaivisa Connect Probably because of insurance/ liability issues.... and or, the resort would have to employ an instructor of some type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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