Tourists Leap to Safety as Ferry Catches Fire off Thailand Coast

A ferry carrying nearly 100 tourists caught fire in Thailand while en route to the island of Koh Tao, prompting some passengers to jump overboard in fear. Dramatic video footage shows the vessel engulfed in flames as terrified tourists await rescue. All 108 passengers and crew members survived, with some being treated for smoke inhalation. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire. This incident comes after a vacation houseboat also caught fire in southern Thailand, though no injuries were reported in that incident.