Turkey earthquake, magnitude 7.8, depth 17.9 km, near the city of Gaziantep

in southeastern Turkey

next to the Syrian border

last monday

In the midst of the hard work of the rescuers

They are mobilizing in a race against time.

Hope there are survivors trapped under the rubble of the collapsed building.

While the death toll has increased to more than 20,000 bodies and one Thai woman has died, the survivors have become homeless.

lost loved ones

and suffering from negative cold weather

Great earthquake tragedy in Turkey

There have been many countries submitting assistance continuously.

Including the Thai government has given money to help and sent 42 USAR Thailand (Urban Search and Rescue) teams with rescue equipment.

satellite communications equipment, two rescue dogs named "Sierra" and "Sahara", and medicine and medical supplies.

Join the 10-day “Thailand for Turkiye” mission to help victims trapped in the rubble.

which on the night of February 9 at 11:00 p.m. departed from Suvarnabhumi Airport

with Turkish Airline arriving at Istanbul Airport on February 10 at 12:00 noon Thailand time or at 09:00 local time.

When the USAR Thailand team arrived in Turkey, it was connected to a plane with a rescue team from China.

and the K9 rescue dog team from France at 3:00 p.m. Thailand time.

To get to Adana Airport and continue by car to ADIYAMAN province in southeastern Turkey.

A distance of about 300 kilometers or takes 4-5 hours to perform a rescue mission expected on February 11, as well as rescue dogs, both "Sierra" and "Sahara" must work with Rescue dogs from different countries

Just a few days before leaving for the "Thailand for Turkiye" mission, "Lee Phong Suan Sang" Director of the Search and Rescue Special Operations Division

The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DPP), as the head of the USAR Thailand team, revealed to the Thai Rath online news team that helping victims of the earthquake in Turkey must coordinate with the United Nations.

Which is an intermediary in coordinating with more than 100 rescue teams from around the world to help the area

earthquake in turkey

which is more severe than many times in the past

and followed by aftershocks

unpredictable

making it difficult for the rescue team to work

It is something that rescue teams must learn together around the world.

because it is unlikely that future earthquakes will be more severe

And the communication equipment of the USAR Thailand team will use all satellite systems.

because of the earthquake

has made all communication systems inoperable

Therefore, various assistive devices

must support satellite signal

Affected areas in Adiyaman province

from a strong earthquake

Despite obstacles to helping earthquake victims in Turkey

Comes from the average cold temperature at 0 degrees Celsius, but the USAR Thailand team has clothing that is resistant to cold.

Trained with international rescue teams

and equipped with drilling aids

cut off obstacles

can help victims of large earthquakes

It is recognized abroad that it is as efficient as Japan and China.

making them ready to go to the mission area

and can eat in the affected area by itself

The country of origin does not need food assistance.

Photo credit: Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation