PM praises Usar team for helping raise the country’s international profile in humanitarian work
Rescuers from the Usar Thailand team arrive at Suvarnabhumi airport on Saturday after completing their mission in Turkey. (Photo: Somchai Poomlard)
A team of 42 Thai rescuers returned to the kingdom on Saturday after completing their mission in Turkey.
The Urban Search and Rescue team, or Usar Thailand, flew to Turkey on Feb 9 to help with the international aid effort after the devastating earthquake in Turkey.
While there, the team provided aid to local people and helped recover 34 bodies.
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha hosted a welcome home ceremony at Suvarnabhumi airport on Saturday at 10.30am.
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