Community Quick-Thinking M6 Students Save Fellow Student with CPR

[Georgealbert]

 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

Three students at Surathampitak School in Nakhon Ratchasima have been widely praised for their composure after successfully reviving a fellow student whose heart had suddenly stopped during a lesson.

 

The incident took place at 09:00 on 19 May, when a male Mathayom 3 student collapsed unconscious in his classroom. Witnesses described the boy as having no pulse, yellowing eyes, and frothing at the mouth. Classmates quickly alerted staff, while three nearby Mathayom 6 students, Jirapat Srisawang (Tonkla), Kittiphop Khaisai (Prite), and Rattaphoom Khajornsathit (Poon) — rushed to assist.

 

The trio retrieved an oxygen cylinder from the school’s first aid room and took turns performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for over 20 minutes. Thanks to their quick action and persistence, the student eventually regained signs of life, after responders arrived to assist with an AED, automated external defibrillator. He was later transferred safely to Suranaree Camp Hospital, where he remains under close medical supervision but is now in a stable condition.

 

All three rescuers revealed they had received basic life support training and serve as volunteer first responders in their local area. They expressed pride in being able to put their skills into practice and save a life.

 

Mr. Sarawut Chaemmuangpak, the school’s director, commended the students’ bravery and responsibility. He emphasised the importance of first aid education, particularly CPR training, which the school provides regularly. To honour their actions, the school awarded each student a certificate of commendation.

The story has since gone viral on Thai social media, with thousands praising the students for their courage and calmness under pressure. The incident has also sparked renewed public interest in CPR training, with many calling for greater access to life-saving education across all age groups and communities.

 

“This proves that emergencies can happen at any time, and knowing CPR can truly be the difference between life and death,” Mr. Sarawut added.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from Workpoint 2025-05-21.