Chicken Rice Vendor Saves Italian Tourist with CPR

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture from responders 

 

A heartwarming act unfolded at a local chicken rice restaurant in Phuket on December 24, when a vendor saved the life of an Italian tourist who suddenly collapsed while dining. The quick-thinking restaurant owner, who had CPR training, performed life-saving measures that ensured the tourist’s survival.

 

The incident occurred at “Ko Ta Chicken Rice” in Soi Surin, Phuket Town. According to eyewitnesses, the tourist was dining with a companion when he suddenly lost consciousness. Staff immediately called for emergency services while frantically seeking help.

 

Lieutenant Somkiat Jiramonrat, the owner of the restaurant, was alerted by his wife and rushed to the man. “When I arrived, I saw the man unconscious. I tried shaking and patting him, but he didn’t respond. I decided to lay him flat on the floor and began performing CPR, just as I had been trained to do,” he explained.

 

For 15 tense minutes, Somkiat continued chest compressions while waiting for emergency responders. Fortunately, a woman who identified herself as a nurse also stepped in to assist. Moments later, rescue personnel from the Kusoltham Phuket Foundation arrived, followed by an emergency medical team from Vachira Phuket Hospital. The tourist was stabilized on-site and transferred to the hospital for further treatment.

 

Somkiat recalled that the man’s companion returned to the restaurant later that day in tears of gratitude. “They thanked me deeply. I wasn’t expecting anything, I just acted on instinct to help save a life. It brings me immense pride to know that I could assist someone in need,” he said.

 

He added, “Tourists come to our country for enjoyment and adventure. The last thing we want is for them to face tragedy. I hope this serves as an example for others to help one another when needed and to treat visitors with kindness and care.”

 

The incident has drawn widespread praise on social media, with many lauding Somkiat as a true hero. Netizens have also emphasized the importance of learning CPR, as it can make the difference between life and death in critical situations.

 

The Italian tourist, now in stable condition, is expected to make a full recovery thanks to the swift intervention of Somkiat and others.

 

-- 2024-12-25

 

 

[Hawaiian]

Where are all the Thai-bashers?

[Tropicalevo]

4 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

For 15 tense minutes, Somkiat continued chest compressions while waiting for emergency responders. Fortunately, a woman who identified herself as a nurse also stepped in to assist.

 

Well done guys. 👍

[hotchilli]

On 12/25/2024 at 5:53 AM, Georgealbert said:

He added, “Tourists come to our country for enjoyment and adventure. The last thing we want is for them to face tragedy. I hope this serves as an example for others to help one another when needed and to treat visitors with kindness and care.”

Kudos to the man... he has the right training and mentality.

Meanwhile youths in another area traveled round in a pack assaulting an 80+year old man and slash him with a knife for no good reason.

[jcmj]

Well done to Somkiet and the nurse. That is exactly how we should be treating each other, especially in time of a crisis. Kudos for stepping up. 

[wavodavo]

And Gals.

[watchcat]

On 12/24/2024 at 10:53 PM, Georgealbert said:

The Italian tourist, now in stable condition, is expected to make a full recovery thanks to the swift

 

intervention of Somkiat and others.

 

Yes indeed, but I'm not a doctor and can't understand if his heart have stopped for 15 minutes, can someone explain this to me? Im still suffering from a stroke which happened night time whilst  sleeping, and there was nobody giving me a CPR.

[KhunLA]

10 minutes ago, watchcat said:

 

Yes indeed, but I'm not a doctor and can't understand if his heart have stopped for 15 minutes, can someone explain this to me? Im still suffering from a stroke which happened night time whilst  sleeping, and there was nobody giving me a CPR.

Since CPR was applied, his heart didn't stop for 15 minutes.   

 

I believe it's something like 5+ minutes and if no blood circulation, then chance of survival goes down or have some type of brain damage, do to lack of oxygen.

 

And a quick Google, before hitting that submit button ...

 

 

[soalbundy]

14 minutes ago, watchcat said:

 

Yes indeed, but I'm not a doctor and can't understand if his heart have stopped for 15 minutes, can someone explain this to me? Im still suffering from a stroke which happened night time whilst  sleeping, and there was nobody giving me a CPR.

A stroke is a little different from a heart attack. At night sleeping, you can't complain that there was nobody around.....but you are of course.

[bendejo]

Maybe the chicken fat on Somkiat's hands helped.

 

[watchcat]

5 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

A stroke is a little different from a heart attack.

 

Well as far as I know, it's more or less the same. Your brain gets no oxygen in certain parts due to a blockage

of oxygen and you'll destroy this part of the brain.

[Georgealbert]

1 hour ago, watchcat said:

 

Well as far as I know, it's more or less the same. Your brain gets no oxygen in certain parts due to a blockage

of oxygen and you'll destroy this part of the brain.

CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) is used to restore blood flow and oxygen to vital organs when a person’s heart stops beating or they stop breathing. It is a life-saving procedure but does not treat the underlying causes. CPR is essential in emergencies like cardiac arrest to keep the organs alive.
 

Strokes occur due to a blockage or rupture of blood vessels in the brain, causing a lack of blood flow or bleeding. The treatments for stroke focuses on restoring blood flow or controlling bleeding. So unless you have a cardiac arrest or stop breathing when having a stroke, the heart still pumps blood around the body, so CPR is unnecessary.

 

CPR will not normally get blood to the parts of the brain affected by a stroke, same as the heart can’t, so damage occurs.

[Rampant Rabbit]

On 12/25/2024 at 6:31 AM, Hawaiian said:

Where are all the Thai-bashers?

probly all waiting for the u go first , which u managed

[Rampant Rabbit]

58 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

Since CPR was applied, his heart didn't stop for 15 minutes.   

 

I believe it's something like 5+ minutes and if no blood circulation, then chance of survival goes down or have some type of brain damage, do to lack of oxygen.

 

And a quick Google, before hitting that submit button ...

 

 

Thanks for the tips Ill leave the Wife  until 9 minutes😇

[bkk6060]

5 minutes ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

Thanks for the tips Ill leave the Wife  until 9 minutes😇

Make it 10 to be sure. 😃

[KhunLA]

2 minutes ago, Rampant Rabbit said:

Thanks for the tips Ill leave the Wife  until 9 minutes😇

That's the advice I gave my mother, as hated my father, (mutual feeling with her & siblings) and didn't want him to be a burden on her, when the eventual oops happened.   

 

"If he ever keels over, just leave him be, go in the other room, have a coffee, and enjoy the thoughts of your future freedom without him."

 

That's exactly what she did, as he suffered a stroke at night, and called me the next day, bright & early 

 

OK, 8 ish hours later, time to report it.   One of those fake 'surrounded by loving family, as he passed in his sleep' moments