Khon Kaen University gives Fiberglass pontoons to the 8th Field Artillery Battalion, under the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, so that the army will be ready to help Khon Kaen people affected by floods.
Tuesday September 29, 2020, 9:30 a.m., at Sirikunakorn Building, Office of the President – Khon Kaen University led by Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University gave fully equipped fiberglass pontoons the 8th Field Artillery Battalion, under the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, to support the operation in assisting Khon Kaen people who are affected by flood. Lieutenant Colonel Songsak Simparak, Artillery Battalion Commander represented the 8th Field Artillery Battalion, under the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment to receive the pontoons. Asst. Prof. Arwut Yimtae, Vice President for Infrastructure and Environment; Asst. Prof. Dr. Piyawat Foythong, Assistant to the President for Infrastructure and Environment; and Ajarn Natsamol Tanakulrungsiri, Assistant to the President for Special Affairs attended the event along with over 50 KKU staff members.
Assoc. Prof. Charnchai Panthongviriyakul, M.D., President of Khon Kaen University revealed that besides the policies in instruction and research for the community, Khon Kaen University also places importance on upgrading the quality of life of people affected by different natural disasters, such as drought, coldness, or floods. KKU works with various network organizations, e.g., the Disaster Prevention Company, the 8th Field Artillery Battalion, under the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment, that has been efficiently operating on mitigating disasters and assisting people in Khon Kaen province.
“The academic assistance we provide involves providing information and knowledge for the community to be prepared in time of floods. We also assist in giving tools and equipment to support the frontline soldiers who are operating at the site. During this period of time, in particular, many areas in the country could be affected by flooding from the heavy rain and storms. Many areas in Khon Kaen get the impact every year. Therefore, this year we give the Disaster Prevention Company, the 8th Field Artillery Battalion, under the 3rd Field Artillery Regiment two fiberglass pontoons with 5 life jackets and 2 paddles so that the Regiment can get the soldiers ready with other tools and equipment to go out and help the public in trouble,” KKU President said.
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