Phuket’s lifeguard founder, chief driving force, passes away

By The Phuket News

 

Prathaiyuth Chuayuan, the driving force behind Phuket's lifeguards, has died. Photo: Tanyaluk Sakoot
 

PHUKET: Prathaiyuth Chuayuan, the man who first helped Phuket to get our first beach lifeguards and drove them to achieve international certification and even compete in international lifesaving events, has died.
 

Mr Prathaiyuth started experiencing chest pains while dropping off his 16-year-old daughter at Satree Phuket School this morning, former Nai Harn chief lifeguard Jula Nontree explained to The Phuket News.

 

He drove himself directly to Vachira Phuket Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead from cardiac arrest, Mr Jula explained.

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/phuket-lifeguard-founder-chief-driving-force-passes-away-72539.php#mqApwVPYAZyhs45h.97

 

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RIP good man 

Must have been frustrating for him to see the mismanagement of such a necessary service. 

A sad loss, RIP.

RIP mate. Your vision, creativeness, drive, vision and service has helped save many lives. Thank you Prathaiyuth ????

RIP Nat, a huge contribution to surf lifesaving in Phuket, and a legacy for the future. One of the genuine good guys.

 

He was there from the start, 2001.

Found this article A History of Lifesaving in Phuket Thailand 2001 -2011 an indication of his involvement and dedication for almost 20 years

 

I was a volunteer 2009-10 till we moved from Phuket, sea and pool water safety for kids, they'll be adults now

 

3 October 2009, 2nd Phuket Surf Lifesaving competition

 

 

 

Hand salute to one who tried to make a positive difference.

Ashamed it’s not mandatory on all major beaches