PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City, in collaboration with the National Institute for Emergency Medicine (NIEM) and local hospitals, has launched the “CPR on The SEA” initiative to enhance emergency medical preparedness in the city. The training took place on September 9 at the floating raft area on Central Pattaya Beach, with Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet presiding over the opening ceremony.
The event was attended by Dr. Piset Nongchang, Secretary-General of the NIEM, Paisan Konchampa, Deputy Secretary-General of NIEM, officials from Pattaya City, police, and representatives from the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation, as well as the Tourism and Sports Office of Chonburi Province.
“CPR on The SEA” is a collaborative program involving Pattaya City, Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, and Sawang Boriboon Foundation. The training provides community members and tourism operators with knowledge on emergency reporting, basic first aid, and crisis monitoring. Special focus was given to local paddleboat operators, who participated in both theoretical and practical sessions led by medical professionals from Bangkok Pattaya Hospital, Pattaya City Hospital, and the Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation.
The program aims to ensure timely life-saving assistance for residents and tourists in critical situations, strengthen the emergency medical service system in Pattaya and the Eastern Economic Corridor, and build confidence among investors and visitors in the city’s medical readiness.
Mayor Poramet highlighted that such initiatives are essential for sustainable safety and tourism development, while Dr. Piset emphasized the importance of community engagement in emergency preparedness.
