Sri Racha — A heart-warming story of bravery and family came to light when a video of a 6-year-old boy named Peerapat extinguishing a forest fire in Chonburi went viral on social media.

Peerapat, a kindergarten student at Wat Utaphao School in Chonburi’s Mueang district, was captured valiantly spraying water at the flames alongside adult firefighters.

 

The video, which was shared on Thai social media on December 18th, quickly garnered over 2 million views and widespread admiration for the young hero’s courage and resourcefulness. What makes this act even more remarkable is Peerapat’s family background. His father, Mr. Wiraphong, is a firefighter at the Laem Chabang Port, while his mother is a rescue worker. His grandfather, too, has a distinguished career as a firefighter.

 

By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Full story: THE PATTAYA NEWS 2023-12-20

 

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A young hero in the making... 

37 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

A young hero in the making... 

We can only hope he wasn't the one who started it 

Isn't that against safety regulations, oops forgot where I was again. note to self "FOCUS"

It’s awesome he has such determination at such an early age… I’m sure his family is very proud of him… well done!

"What makes this act even more remarkable is Peerapat’s family background. His father, Mr. Wiraphong, is a firefighter at the Laem Chabang Port, while his mother is a rescue worker. His grandfather, too, has a distinguished career as a firefighter."

 

Which makes it as "remarkable" as anyone else following in a family tradition.

 

That is to say.......not very remarkable at all.

 

Given his "heritage" it would have been far more "newsworthy" had he become a pyromaniac .

 

 

Good job by the little fella.  But of course some bitter people will find negativity in everything 

10 hours ago, soalbundy said:

We can only hope he wasn't the one who started it 

 

Now that would be a "story"!

 

A six year old child involved in potentially life-threatening activities. 
 

What could possibly go wrong?