emergency response Archives - Ko Samui & Ko Phangan

Volunteer Training Program to Aid Tourists: Fiscal Year 2025, Batch 1

richard3 weeks ago4 mins

On March 19, 2025, the Chaweng Conference Room at the Interdisciplinary College, Koh Samui, Surat Thani Rajabhat University became the venue for the launch of the Volunteer Training Program to Aid Tourists for Fiscal Year 2025, Batch 1. Ms. Supinya Srithongkul, Deputy Mayor of Koh Samui City, presided over the opening ceremony. The event was conducted in collaboration with Bangkok Hospital Samui, emphasizing the importance of public and private partnerships in enhancing tourism safety.

Overview of the Volunteer Training Project to Assist Tourists

richard3 weeks ago9 mins

Koh Samui’s latest Volunteer Training Project empowers 65 locals with emergency medical skills and tourism information services, led by Bangkok Samui Hospital experts. These dedicated volunteers are now prepared to ensure tourist safety and create unforgettable experiences on the island, thanks to the initiative by Deputy Mayor Supinya Srithongkul.

Overview of the EMR Training Project for Fiscal Year 2025

richard3 weeks ago9 mins

Koh Samui is set to empower 40 local volunteers with a comprehensive 5day emergency medical responder training program, equipping them with critical lifesaving skills from CPR to trauma care. The innovative initiative by the Public Health and Environment Division aims to create a more prepared and resilient community, transforming ordinary citizens into potential heroes during emergencies.

Understanding the Box Jellyfish Threat

richard1 year ago9 mins

Discover the captivating yet perilous world of box jellyfish in the ocean! Remember to stay safe and informed while enjoying the stunning beaches of Koh Samui. 🌊🏝️ BoxJellyfish SafetyFirst BeachSafety KohSamui

Suppressing a Fire at Workers’ Accommodation

richard2 years ago3 mins

On August 26, 2023, at 10:05 AM, a fire broke out at a workers’ accommodation for a restaurant and construction site, located at House No. 101, Moo 1, Bo Phut Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, Surat Thani Province. The buildings affected were temporary brick houses with pressed wood walls and zinc roofs, totaling 14 rooms (two adjacent rooms per unit), housing 28 residents. The entire building and all its contents were damaged, but there were no reported fatalities.

Tourists Escape Burning Bus on Bangkok Expressway

richard2 years ago2 mins

A group of Polish tourists narrowly escaped a potentially disastrous situation when their doubledecker bus caught fire on the Si Rat Expressway in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district. The bus was en route to Ayutthaya, carrying 15 tourists from Poland and their Thai guide.