United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
British tourist missing after boat fire
A British tourist is missing after boat after a tourist boat was engulfed in flames off the Thailand coast.
A small boat was taking tourists on a diving excursion near Koh Tao.
Alexandra Clarke, 26 from London, is the only one missing after 20 other people were evacuated from the small boat.
It is thought she may have been in the bathroom at the time and was only found to be missing later.
Capt Natthaphon Sinpoonphon, the deputy director of the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Centre, said the boat was about six nautical miles away from Kao Tao when a fire broke out in the engine room.
It ‘spread through the boat rapidly.’
“Preliminary reports indicate that the engine room, captain’s cabin and rear restroom were damaged. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.”
Sinpoonphon added: “The search is continuing for one missing tourist, a female from the United Kingdom.”
“Search and rescue teams were immediately mobilised.”
The UK Foreign Office has been notified: “We are supporting the family of a British woman who is missing in Thailand and are in contact with local authorities.”
The boat was taking divers to a well known dive site in the area, when the fire broke out.
Related News Stories: British Tourist Missing After Boat Fire Near Koh Tao, Thailand Three Britons missing after Egypt boat fire Fears for British tourist missing after fire on diving boat off Thai ... Three missing British tourists confirmed dead after Egypt boat fire ... Andrew MacGregor Marshall (@zenjournalist) / X Three British tourists missing after Egypt boat catches fire with 27 ... Three British tourists missing after boat catches fire off Egypt's Red ... Three British tourists missing after fire on boat in Red Sea | Reuters Two Britons among 16 missing after tourist boat capsizes in Red ... British tourists dead after boat fire in Egypt's Red Sea | Tourism ...
TravelMole Editorial Team
Editor for TravelMole North America and Asia pacific regions. Ray is a highly experienced (15+ years) skilled journalist and editor predominantly in travel, hospitality and lifestyle working with a huge number of major market-leading brands. He has also cover in-depth news, interviews and features in general business, finance, tech and geopolitical issues for a select few major news outlets and publishers.
Exploring Brooklands Museum with Alex Patterson
Global Tourism Challenges and Upcoming Events: A Conversation with Don Welsh
Peebles Barbeque: A Legacy of Flavor and Tradition
Exploring Bok Tower Gardens with Erica Smith
Rue’s Living Water Boat Cruises: Exploring Winter Haven’s Chain of Lakes
Durango and Silverton Railroad: A Timeless Journey Through History and Scenic Beauty
Walt Leger on New Orleans’ Resilience and Major Events Ahead
Cindy Mackin Shares Estes Park’s Winter Thrills
Mark Jaronski of Explore Georgia on FIFA World Cup 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Global Tourism Markets: Nate Huff of Tourism Exchange
North Carolina’s Resilience: Wit Tuttell on Recovery and Tourism
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
Dozens of bodies recovered from DC river after midair collision
Quake warning in Santorini after hundreds of tremors
Cockpit tarantula causes flight delays
Trump Admin vows to end cruise tax loophole
EasyJet forced into flight emergency landing after pilot collapses