Tourists to the death escapes on Phukets burning yacht

Nine British tourists were rescued from a burning yacht off the coast of the Thai island of Phuket.

The vacationers remained unharmed, according to the authorities, because they were hidden below deck for the bad weather. Fishermen came to the rescue and were able to save the crew. It did less well with the luxury craft. On images you can see how the yacht goes up in flames.