Boo Radley Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 The bodysnatchers of Bangkok: Thailand's volunteer emergency service Unlike the UK or US, Thailand operates on a two-tier emergency support system, sending out volunteers, or 'basic teams', to accident or crime scenes first, and only then an advanced life-support ambulance if needed. These 'basic teams' provide a vital service and account for about 60% of the emergency cases Bangkok's hospitals see every year. Most Thais believe that helping others – be it the injured or dead – allows one to earn karmic merit. Here we spend the night with a Noppadon, one of Bangkok's many volunteer body-collectors - also known as bodysnatchers Video: http://www.theguardi...emergency-video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 Stick did an interview some years ago with a farang first responder that was in the Sukhumvit/Ekachai area... good on these folks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 People like to bad mouth them, but if it were not for them many accident victims would die before they got treated. They come around my neighbourhood for donations a couple of times a year. I always give something, not to make merit but just to help a bit.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelgianBoy Posted November 2, 2013 Report Share Posted November 2, 2013 Stick did an interview some years ago with a farang first responder that was in the Sukhumvit/Ekachai area... good on these folks!!! was that flyonthewall ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavanami Posted November 3, 2013 Report Share Posted November 3, 2013 Not sure. He was mentioned as being an English teacher during the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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