This was the fifth Garb taxi drivers training on basic first aid in Thailand conducted on 6 June 2017 in Chiangmai Province. There were 25 Grab taxi drivers (male 20, female 5) participating in the first aid training.

There were 6 key topics focusing on both theory and practical sessions related to basic standard first aid for the wounds, choking, stroke, heart diseases, CPR-cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and referral and transportation to hospitals which were facilitated by four first aid instructors/ specialists from Thai Red Cross Chapter 3 Chiangmai Province.

All of participants were received the certificates after completing their attendance of the training course for six hours.  In 2017, Grab Thailand is planning to organize about 11-12 basic first aid training courses with the technical support from Thai Red Cross  (Training Centre for First Aid and Health Care) and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies CCST Bangkok.  It is expected that over 300 -350 Grab drivers will be equipped and capable to help the victims on the road and to save lives for those in need, said Mr. Niwattana Assawarakse, Grab Thailand coordinator.

For more information, please contact Mr. Niwattana Assawarakse , email: niwattana.as@grabtaxi.com and Dr. Pornsak Khortwong, IFRC Health Officer, email: pornsak.khortwong@ifrc.org