rooster59 Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 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 -- © Copyright Phuket News 2019-08-17 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Oziex1 Posted August 16, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2019 RIP good man Must have been frustrating for him to see the mismanagement of such a necessary service. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechbum Posted August 16, 2019 Share Posted August 16, 2019 A sad loss, RIP. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tropposurfer Posted August 17, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2019 RIP mate. Your vision, creativeness, drive, vision and service has helped save many lives. Thank you Prathaiyuth ???? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomangosteen Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) 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 Edited August 17, 2019 by gomangosteen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benmart Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Hand salute to one who tried to make a positive difference. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Ashamed it’s not mandatory on all major beaches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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