PHUKET: The Royal Thai Navy Third Area Command carried out a successful Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) off Patong beach on Wednesday (Jan 6) simulating the recovery of people involved in various marine various accidents.
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By Tanyaluk Sakoot
Friday 8 January 2016 02:53 PM
The SAREX simulated the recovery of people involved in various marine various accidents. Photo: Royal Thai Navy
Also involved in the exercise were officials from Patong Municipality, Phuket Marine Police, emergency rescue teams and Patong Hospital.
The aim of the exercise was to ensure clear lines of communication and boundaries of responsibility are set for all organisations who become involved in search and rescue efforts should a real incident arise.
