The training event, held yesterday (Aug 20), was opened by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat, with Air Chief Marshal Subin Chiwpreecha, Senior Palace Officer, placing a royally bestowed book ‘Dhammanawawang’ before the portrait of His Majesty the King to honour the training.
Among those attending were Phuket Prison Commander Parinya Srithanyakaew, Phuket Provincial Justice Office Director Wichian Chaisorn, Phuket Probation Office Director Pipat Wongthirakitkoson, Phuket Provincial Public Health Deputy Director Dr Banphot Panklueb, and Vachira Phuket Hospital Director Dr Wirasak Lorthongkam, alongside volunteer instructors and prison officials.
Governor Sophon said the training was aimed at equipping participants with practical knowledge to handle medical emergencies inside the prison.
“This initiative enhances the ability to respond to emergencies correctly, quickly and safely, thereby reducing the risk of death among inmates,” he said. “It also supports the ‘Rajadhon Pan Suk’ project, which improves both the physical and mental wellbeing of inmates, while respecting their human dignity and equality.”
Commander Parinya confirmed that 60 people took part in the programme – 50 inmate health volunteers and 10 prison officers. Medical teams from the Royal Volunteer Command Centre, the Phuket Provincial Public Health Office, Thalang Hospital and other agencies provided instruction and support.
The training is seen as a key step towards strengthening emergency preparedness within the prison, ensuring that both staff and inmate volunteers are better able to save lives and provide effective care in line with national prison healthcare standards, said an official report of the event.