Community Chiang Mai Airport Hosts First Aid Training for Monks and Novice

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Pictures courtesy of SiamRath.

 

Chiang Mai Airport has organised a first aid training event for monks and novices as part of its community outreach programme.

 

Held on 22 August at the Kruba Chao Sriwichai Foundation building in Suthep subdistrict, the event, titled “First Aid: Safety Close to You”, was opened by Group Captain Ronakorn Chalermsaenyakorn, Director of Chiang Mai Airport. The ceremony also featured guidance and a blessing from Phra Kru Theerasutphot, abbot of Wat Phalad and head of the Suthep 2 district clergy.

 

Medical personnel from the airport provided practical instruction in basic first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to 40 participants from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University’s Chiang Mai campus, Wat Phalad and Wat Srisoda. The training aimed to equip participants with the skills to respond effectively in emergencies, particularly in temples that serve as major tourist attractions.

 

Chiang Mai Airport emphasised that the initiative reflects the importance of promoting first aid knowledge across all community groups, not just medical personnel or rescue workers. By training individuals who are closely connected to local communities, the programme aims to enhance safety for both residents and visitors, in line with the airport’s philosophy of “being a good citizen, a good neighbour, and providing services with a heart of hospitality”.

 

 

  Adapted by Asean Now from SaimRath 2025-08-24