webfact Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Krabi hero attains Volunteer Defense Corp certificationPhuket GazetteChat Ubonjinda was one of 31 new civil defense volunteers awarded certificates by Muang Krabi District Chief Suriyun Damrongkul. Photo: Kritsada MueanhawongKRABI: -- A Krabi man who was hailed a hero after rescuing two tourists stuck knee-deep in mud in October last year has now become a certified member of the Krabi Volunteer Defense Corps.Chat Ubonjinda, 44, was one of 31 new defense volunteers presented with a certificate by Muang Krabi District Chief Suriyun Damrongkul yesterday, after successfully completing a five-day training course in January. The new recruits are the first to complete their training in 2016.“I am delighted to have completed the training,” said Mr Chat.A video showing Mr Chat rescuing the two tourists last year by using his body as a bridge went viral online and has been viewed more than 2.5 million times.Full story: http://www.phuketgazette.net/phuket-news/Krabi-hero-attains-Volunteer-Defense-Corp-certification/63055?desktopversion#ad-image-0-- Phuket Gazette 2016-02-04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyman Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Good for him !! Congratulations !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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