Bangkok: PTT Group SEALs have rapidly mobilized their forces to assist in the ongoing search and rescue operations following the collapse of the State Audit Office building in Bangkok. The team, comprising nine NPC personnel, is equipped with patrol vehicles, heavy rescue vehicles, and comprehensive rescue equipment.
According to Thai News Agency, PTT Group SEALs are supporting the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team by utilizing radar scanners to detect vital signs of survivors since March 28. The search and rescue efforts for potential survivors remain active, highlighting the critical nature of the mission.
PTT Group SEALs, a coalition of employees from all PTT Group companies, have been volunteering without seeking compensation for over a decade, since the major flood in 2011. They provide essential services, including personnel, rescue, food, and other forms of assistance during crises. The group emphasizes its commitment to standing with the Thai people and providing comprehensive support to overcome the current situation.
This particular operation is coordinated by the Emergency Control Center of NPC Company, under the leadership of Mr. Natthan La-ongthong, Manager of Emergency Management Business and a qualified member of the National Disaster Prevention Committee. The team of nine skilled personnel specializes in emergency response and earthquake rescue, focusing on aiding victims affected by the collapse of tall buildings in the Chatuchak District, which resulted in injuries, entrapments, and missing persons.
The Emergency Control Center team from NPC Company has received USAR-standard rescue training and participated in the earthquake rescue mission in Turkey in 2023. With over 40 vehicles and equipment, including heat detectors, oxygen kits, cement cutters, fire extinguishers, and first aid kits, the NPC team stands ready to support the earthquake rescue mission in Bangkok and expedite the resolution of the crisis.
NPC Safety and Environmental Service Co., Ltd., part of PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited (GC), is well-versed in emergency response and possesses extensive emergency response equipment. The company has consistently participated in disaster relief missions across the country, reinforcing its dedication to national crisis management.