There were two basic First Aid training courses conducted for 32 Grab taxi drivers in Chiang Mai and in Bangkok in May 2017. In Chiang Mai Province, there were 18 Grab car drivers participating in the first aid training organized on 16 May 2017 (male 16 , female 2). Meanwhile, in Bangkok, there were 14 Grab taxies, Grab cars , and Grab bikes attending the said basic first aid training on 30 May 2017 (male 13, female 1). There were 6 key topics focusing on both theory and practical sessions related to basic standard first aid for wounds, choking , stroke, heart diseases, CPR-cardiopulmonary resuscitation and referral and transportation to hospitals by three first aid instructors/ specialists from Training Centre of First Aid and Health Care, Thai Red Cross Society and hosted by GRAB Thailand.

In this year 2017, there will be 11-12 basic first aid training courses as planned. “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.