Soldiering on through the flood
Members of the Thai army are on a different kind of front line, serving the public in this hour of need
- Published: 15/11/2011 at 08:50 AM
- Newspaper section: Life
Despite not having slept for two days, Prinya Vijachai, a second lieutenant with the Thai Army 11 Regiment, 2 Battalion, King's Guard, seems in good spirits attending to the needs of flood victims in Bang Khen district. He is one of hundreds of soldiers who work round the clock to bring relief assistance to all the residents. The 35-year-old pays special attention to the needs of women, children, the sick and the elderly. Prinya is also a walking call centre, tasked to connect distressed callers with the right source that would best remedy their grievance.
Evacuating the elderly, such as this 93-yearold woman, has become a monumental problem for soldiers, who are making a concerted effort to address flood victims’ medical needs.
Photo By:YINGYONG UN-ANONGRAK
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About the author
- Writer: Yvonne Bohwongprasert
- Position: Reporter
