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  • Thailand NewsBang Lamung trains 150 volunteers in disaster skills 2024

    Bang Lamung trains 150 volunteers in disaster skills 2024

    The Bang Lamung district chief concluded a training program for civil defence volunteers yesterday, aiming to boost their disaster prevention and mitigation skills. Weekit Manarojkit presided over the closing ceremony of the 2024 Civil Defense Volunteer (CDV) Training ProgramME at the Bang Lamung District Community Hall. The event gathered 150 volunteers who participated in the training session designed to equip…

  • Thailand NewsThailand unveils plans for three elephant training centres

    Thailand unveils plans for three elephant training centres

    Plans to establish three elephant training centres in eastern Thailand have been unveiled by the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment. The initiative aims to manage aggressive wild elephants that frequently disturb local communities in search of food. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP), under the directive of Police General Phatcharavat Wongsuwan, will spearhead the creation…

  • Phuket NewsWichit conducts major tsunami evacuation drill in Phuket

    Wichit conducts major tsunami evacuation drill in Phuket

    Phuket’s Wichit Municipality conducted a comprehensive tsunami evacuation drill and rescue exercise yesterday, July 18, aimed at bolstering disaster preparedness in Phuket. Wichit Mayor Kreetha Chotiwichpipat and Mueang Phuket District Chief Worasit Putjeeb led the drill, which involved multiple agencies in a Table Top Exercise (TTX). The simulation was designed to test the municipality’s ability to respond to a tsunami…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya boosts safety with new training for 7-Eleven staff

    Pattaya boosts safety with new training for 7-Eleven staff

    Pattaya Tourist Police, in a joint effort with government and private sector partners, recently organised an extensive training programme for guards and employees of 7-Eleven stores. This initiative is designed to bolster safety measures and enhance the overall experience for tourists visiting the popular convenience stores, particularly those situated around Walking Street. Participants in the training programme acquired vital skills…

  • Thailand NewsCivil defence volunteers in Pattaya receive disaster training

    Civil defence volunteers in Pattaya receive disaster training

    Civil defence volunteers in Pattaya underwent their annual training to enhance their support capabilities during public disasters. The programme commenced at 9.30am on Monday, July 15, in the Thappraya Room at Pattaya City Hall. Theerasak Chatupong, Head of the Pattaya City Permanent Secretary’s Office, led the opening ceremony. Charan Thiammuang, Head of the Maritime Disaster Prevention Department and Acting Director…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket’s digital dive: Seminar equips leaders for tech tide

    Phuket’s digital dive: Seminar equips leaders for tech tide

    Phuket officials recently conducted a training seminar aimed at educating local community leaders on the use and risks associated with digital media and technology. The event, held at a hotel in Ratsada yesterday, was presided over by Phuket Vice Governor Adul Chuthong. Chief of the Phuket branch of the National Statistics Office (NSO), Hasana Lekheem highlighted the seminar’s objective of…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket launches workshops to curb rising motorcycle fatalities

    Phuket launches workshops to curb rising motorcycle fatalities

    Phuket authorities initiated a series of workshops yesterday to address the increasing number of fatalities and injuries caused by road accidents, particularly focusing on motorcycle riders. The launch event took place at a hotel in Ratsada, with a significant turnout of district and community leaders. Phuket Vice Governor Sattha Thongkam introduced the initiative, part of the District Drive Project, aimed…

  • EventsBangkok simulates a shooting incident to review plans to prepare for future disasters

    Bangkok simulates a shooting incident to review plans to prepare for future disasters

    Supakrit Boonkhant, Deputy Permanent Secretary of BMA, presided over the project’s opening ceremony to mobilize resources in the area to develop medical readiness in case of disasters in the year 2024 at the Asiatique The Riverfront Shopping Center and stated that the year 2024 will be a training exercise by defining situations and roles in “shooting and shooting” at Asiatique…

  • Thailand NewsThai military and police ramp up counter-drone tech training

    Thai military and police ramp up counter-drone tech training

    The Royal Thai Armed Forces (RTAF) and Royal Thai Police (RTP) are set to enhance their focus on counter-drone technology training as part of their yearly exercises and drills. This decision was made public at a joint meeting of military and police commanders, steered by Chief of Defence Forces, General Songwit Noonpackdee. The session was an avenue for discussing plans…

  • Thailand NewsThai man killed in gas cylinder explosion during fire drill at sugar factory

    Thai man killed in gas cylinder explosion during fire drill at sugar factory

    A fire instructor lost his life today in a gas cylinder explosion during a safety drill exercise at the Thai Identity Sugar Factory in the northern province of Uttaradit. Uttaradit Municipal Office authorities conducted the fire drill at the factory at around 9am today, November 22. According to the Uttaradit Provincial Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department (UTT DDPM), the drill…

  • Business NewsSCB-Julius Baer launches 45 Academia programme for Thai business heirs

    SCB-Julius Baer launches 45 Academia programme for Thai business heirs

    In Thailand, there’s a new academic programme for business heirs. SCB-Julius Baer Securities, a joint venture between Siam Commercial Bank and Julius Baer, has introduced The 45 Academia programme as part of its New Wave of Wealth strategy. This initiative aims to nurture the future leaders of wealth management by offering comprehensive training for business heirs in Thailand. The 45…

  • Thailand NewsPolice Division 8 enhances gun training amid growing criminal confrontations

    Police Division 8 enhances gun training amid growing criminal confrontations

    Thailand’s Police Division 8 enforces gun practice training for officers to effectively control situations involving criminals, as confrontations between police and criminals have seen a spike. The goal is to improve officers’ competence in handling weapons and their preparedness to face real-life scenarios. In recent times, conflicts between investigators and criminals have seen a sharp increase, which has caused concern…

  • World NewsMexican rescue dogs train for international disaster missions

    Mexican rescue dogs train for international disaster missions

    In the central Mexican state of Puebla, a rescue dog and its handler were seen abseiling down a ravine as part of an emergency response drill designed to prepare them for international crises, like the devastating earthquake that hit Turkey in February. Another member of the canine unit, a black Labrador retriever named July, successfully located a paramedic and an…