THAILAND PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNITY SERVICE

CODE: VSA2608-3

Work:

2nd Aug. (Sun) Arrival Day: Check in and Introduction

3rd Aug. (Mon): Morning - Elementary School Community Service Promoting basic health knowledge focuses on establishing simple, lifelong habits. The goal is to make hygiene fun and easy for children to follow. Participants pick one or two basic Health promoting, create the workshop for the students
-Hand Hygiene (The 6-Step Method)
-Respiratory Etiquette
-Eye care from screen
-Some others
Afternoon - Chivasuk-Thai traditional treatment Center. The center provided alternative treatment and health care for the Hatyai community. Participants participate of the basic Thai massage for treatment, making herbal balm for treatment workshops.

4th Aug. (Tue): Allied Health Sciences Visit
Visit the Faculty of Allied Health Sciences at Thaksin University to engage with the academic sector and observe the professional training of healthcare students. This session provides a firsthand look at the real-world application of health sciences and allows participants to learn from professional providers about how various disciplines are integrated into the standard Thai medical framework.

5th Aug. (Wed): Cultural Visit & Community Exchange
Explore Hat Yai’s unique heritage through direct engagement with the local community. Cultural Learning: Discover Thai-Chinese traditions and the history center. Knowledge Swap: Exchange stories, language basics, and traditions with local residents. Community Life: Observe the multicultural harmony at local markets and community centers.

6th Aug. (Thu): Wrap up and Departure

Accommodation and food

Participants will stay in hostel, 2-3 people per room with toilet in the room.
Food will be provided in the area close to accommodation or activities site, prepare for some spicy food.
We recommend to buy Thai sim cards for internet or E-sim.

Get to the meeting point

1. By Airport MiniBus From Hatyai International Airport
Once you are out at the exit Gate, buy the ticket cost 60 Baht. Get off at 3rd stop, Gimyong Market and Walk for 8 minutes
2. By transportation application
Please download Grab application or Maxim application to get to VSpace from Hatyai International Airport (similar to Uber) Cost 200-300 Baht per trip. There is wifi at the airport and/or you can buy Thai sim card, there are 2 companies, AIS and True
3. Airport Taxi, cost about 500 Baht per trip, there are Taxi boots at the arrival exit.