BANGKOK, April 25 (TNA) – The Ministry of Public Health will have over hundreds of medical teams on stand-by to look after public members during the coronation ceremonies while handbooks have been issued to give them guidelines to protect themselves in the hot weather.
Public Health Ministry Deputy Permanent Secretary Praphon Tangsrikiattikul will deploy 271 medical teams to station at the ceremonial venues and along the royal procession route, starting from the big rehearsal date on April 28 to May 5, when His Majesty the King will ride in the royal palanquin around the city.
Huge crowds are expected to turn up to watch the coronation ceremonies and the royal procession.
The operation center will be opened on May 2-6 to support and coordinate work of medical staff, he said.
In Bangkok, the Department of Medical Services works with the Royal Thai Armed Forces, the Bangkok Metropolitan and medical schools to have medical teams station around the ceremonial areas as well as mobile medical units. Ambulance teams will be on standby to transfer emergency cases to hospitals.
In provinces, medical teams will be deployed to the designated venues, where related activities will be held on May 4-5.
Due to the sweltering heat in summer this year, the ministry is concerned about dehydration and heat stroke, which could occur when people are exposed to the sunlight for a long time.
It has issued handbooks for public members to prepare themselves to stay outdoors during the hot weather. They are advised to drink enough water, wear breathable fabric that maximize the flow of air and carry sun protection gear such as hats, umbrellas, fans and cool towels. (TNA)
