Heroic Thai nurse saves elderly man during Chiang Mai marathon

A heroic nurse demonstrating remarkable bravery and dedication saved an unconscious elderly man during a half marathon in Chiang Mai. She performed CPR tirelessly until the man regained a pulse, despite sustaining injuries and dirtying her shoes.

A half marathon in Chiang Mai on Sunday, August 25, saw an unexpected act of heroism by Pakamas Phosri, a professional nurse from MedPark Hospital. While participating in the 10-kilometre mini half marathon, she noticed a rescue motorcycle rushing past at the 8-kilometre mark. Her instincts as a nurse kicked in, compelling her to chase after the vehicle, leaving her friends behind.

Upon arrival, Pakamas found an elderly runner unconscious on the ground without a detectable pulse. She immediately began administering CPR, focusing solely on saving the man’s life.

“I thought only about helping him. If I was late, he might not survive.”

Despite her knees getting scraped and her shoes covered in mud, she continued without hesitation.

Pakamas explained that typically, CPR is performed in shifts of 30 compressions per person but she couldn’t stop. Her energy seemed to come from an unknown source, especially as she was already exhausted from running. She only realised how fatigued she was after the ambulance arrived, and she was assured the man was safe. Pakamas and her friends then resumed the race, running the remaining 2 kilometres with trembling legs.

“I felt immense relief when the ambulance came, and even more so when a doctor I knew informed me that the man was safe.”

The sense of accomplishment and pride in saving a life resonated deeply with her. She recounted the experience to her close friends and parents and planned to make merit, hoping the good deed would bless her parents with health and safety, reported KhaoSod.

In related news, Ultramarathoner Natalie Dau achieved a remarkable feat by completing a 1,000-kilometre solo run across Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore in just 12 days.