Thai health minister unveils emergency airlift project to save tourists

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In a move set to revolutionise emergency medical services, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew declared the expansion of Thailand’s Sky Doctor project during an emergency airlift rehearsal in Phang Nga.

 

The rehearsal unfolded at Koh Yao Witthaya School, where the minister, accompanied by permanent secretary Opas Karnkawinpong, showcased their commitment to elevating the nation’s healthcare services to international standards.

 

Addressing the captivated audience, Cholnan highlighted the pivotal role of the Sky Doctor project in safeguarding Phang Nga, a bustling tourist destination blessed with scenic islands. With a staggering 2.61 million visitors last year, generating a whopping 12 billion baht, the need for swift medical response is paramount. The health minister emphasised that The Sky Doctor project will not only save lives but also boost confidence among our invaluable foreign tourists.

 

The Sky Doctor initiative involves deploying skilled medical teams via helicopters to reach remote areas, including islands like Koh Yao, ensuring prompt treatment and potentially rescuing lives. Cholnan announced plans to extend this life-saving service to all 13 public health areas nationwide, revolutionising emergency response across the country.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-23

 

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[Pique Dard]

40 minutes ago, webfact said:

boost confidence among our invaluable foreign tourists

...yeah, now we are talking!

[Will B Good]

Is that one helicopter per public health area? Is the expansion from one to two helicopters or 10 to 20?...Mmmmmm.....lack of detail other than more landing spots.

Edited January 23 by Will B Good

[Crossy]

<cynicism>

And an opportunity to screw even more $$$ out of those unfortunate enough to come a cropper here.

</cynicism>

 

 

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

In a move set to revolutionise emergency medical services, Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew declared the expansion of Thailand’s Sky Doctor project during an emergency airlift rehearsal in Phang Nga.

You'd think they just re-invented the wheel or something.

[PETERTHEEATER]

5 hours ago, webfact said:

Addressing the captivated audience,

Poor translation? More likely 'Addressing a captive audience' 😀

[fondue zoo]

 

No no, there are options for all types of travellers.

 

This is the Budget option on offer.

 

 

[john donson]

thaksin based emergency, helicopter ride while ambulance is just fine... and who pays for this all?