The incident occurred near Cherng Talay Shrine on Srisoonthorn Rd about 2pm yesterday (Jan 6).
The Cherng Talay Municipality rescue team was alerted to the situation and rushed to the scene with an ambulance.
The rescue workers arrived to find an elderly man unconscious on his samlor with no detectable heartbeat.
As the rescue team worked to revive him using CPR, an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and other emergency measures, they sought assistance from bystanders.
Among the onlookers was Benchawan ‘Nong Rinda’ Kanpai, a secondary school student in her uniform.
Without hesitation, Nong Rinda stepped forward and offered to help. Displaying remarkable composure and skill, she administered CPR and used the AED to deliver two shocks, helping the rescue workers to stabilise the man before he was transported to the hospital.
Nong Rinda later revealed that her ability to respond so effectively stemmed from CPR training she and her classmates received two years ago.
The training was part of a project organised by the Phuket Provincial Administrative Organisation (PPAO) at the Saphan Hin. Conducted by the Teach for Life Association and Guardians of Life Co Ltd, the programme taught students how to perform CPR correctly and use life-saving equipment such as AEDs.
“I’m so happy that I could help save his life,” said Nong Rinda, reflecting on the experience.
Nong Rinda’s quick thinking and application of her training have drawn widespread praise from the community, as well as admiration from the rescue team at the scene.
Additional reporting by Eakkapop Thongtub