snoop1130 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department has been developing and testing prototype fire-resistant clothing, expected to be provided to its forest firefighters next year. According to Noppadol Katechan, one of the department’s forest specialists, a fire-resistant jacket and long-sleeve shirt have been designed and sent for cutting. The clothing will be made from a fabric which is resistant to sparks and embers, not fabric coated with a fire-resistant substance, which gradually loses its protection when washed, said Noppadol. Full story: Thai PBS 2023-11-09 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. Get our Daily Newsletter - Click HERE to subscribe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirineou Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 What do firefighters in the rest of the World use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 31 minutes ago, KannikaP said: What do firefighters in the rest of the World use? Nomex, invented in the '60s. Old enough that the patent has expired and I'm sure there are generics available. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted November 9, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted November 9, 2023 Such a wonderful idea, perhaps the rest of the world can follow their lead 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 Guess the farang price of entry is about to go up to cover it then 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 13 hours ago, snoop1130 said: National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department has been developing and testing prototype fire-resistant clothing, expected to be provided to its forest firefighters next year. Seems a bit extravagant, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 13 hours ago, KannikaP said: What do firefighters in the rest of the World use? PPE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted November 10, 2023 Share Posted November 10, 2023 This could indicate a serious attempt to tackle the annual fires causing 2.5 pollution. (Er....on reflection, maybe not) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maybole Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Why was this not done years ago? Are firefighters expendable? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Tea Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Hopefully breathing equipment, as pictured, to protect them from the smoke. Or will they be issued the usual surgical masks? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted November 12, 2023 Share Posted November 12, 2023 On 11/10/2023 at 7:08 AM, RichardColeman said: Guess the farang price of entry is about to go up to cover it then Perhaps save in the long run... apparently the old stuff keeps getting burned off their backs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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