Boat Collision During Bang Phli Reception Festival Sinks Vessel in Samrong Canal, Injuring Eight Including a Six-Year-Old

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An accident occurred on the evening of October 23, 2026, during the traditional Bang Phli Reception Festival in Samrong Canal, Bang Phli District, Samut Prakan Province. A passenger boat sank after colliding with another vessel. Eight people were injured, including a six-year-old boy who sustained minor injuries. Witnesses reported that the other boat involved fled the scene immediately after the collision. Police and relevant agencies are investigating closed-circuit television footage to locate the fleeing vessel for legal action while increasing water safety measures for the remainder of the festival.