The awards ceremony, held at Phuket Provincial Hall on Monday (Apr 28), coincided with the 4th meeting of the Phuket Provincial Committee and Department Heads for 2025. Governor Sophon presided over the ceremony, praising the honorees for their selflessness and dedication to helping others.
The initiative stems from the Ministry of Interior’s designation of April 1 as the ‘Day of Honouring Good Citizens’, a day set aside each year to recognise those who have performed brave or generous acts, often risking injury or worse, in the service of others.
Monchai Sae-lao, Director of the Phuket Provincial Ombudsman Center, explained that eight individuals from Phuket were nominated under the Ministry of Interior’s Good Citizen Promotion and Welfare Fund regulations, and all were approved for recognition.
The honorees were selected for demonstrating morality, ethics and an unwavering commitment to society without expecting anything in return, Mr Monchai said.
The recipients and their contributions include:
- Mr Tharatip Thamrong, Specialist Professional Nurse, Chalong Hospital ‒ assisted victims of motorcycle accidents.
- Ms Chulalak Limluecha, Professional Nurse, Thalang Hospital ‒ assisted victims of motorcycle accidents.
- Mr Kittithat Maitrijit, Professional Nurse, Vachira Phuket Hospital ‒ helped foreign passengers who lost consciousness before and during a flight.
- Ms Wannop Maitrijit, Professional Nurse, Vachira Phuket Hospital ‒ assisted in aiding unconscious foreign passengers.
- Lt Ratchakon Paenduang, Public Health Officer, Vachira Phuket Hospital ‒ aided two motorcycle accident victims and a drowning tourist.
- Ms Rungnapa Phromphiban, Patient Care Officer, Vachira Phuket Hospital ‒ helped victims of a pickup truck accident.
- Sgt Charuphol Limpisuth, Assistant Electrician, Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) ‒ assisted a breathless patient at Wat Charoen Samanakit and ensured their safe transport to hospital.
- Ms Suwannee Sinto, Professional Nurse, Vachira Phuket Hospital ‒ assisted victims of a pickup truck accident (certificate received on her behalf).
Governor Sophon praised the recipients for setting an inspiring example of civic virtue and encouraged all citizens to follow their lead by showing kindness and courage in their communities.