2010 Trainee
Trainee
Woravudh Lonpairee
City and country
Samnaktorn, Thailand
Position held in home country
Deputy Municipal Clerk
Samnaktorn Municipality (responsible for Public Health and Environment Division, Public Work Division)
Training period
July 23-September 27, 2010 (approximately 2 months, including a one-week homestay)
Training
Mr. Lonpairee participated in programs regarding a wide variety of subjects, including environmental conservation, sewerage, waterworks, and urban development.
Peace-related training
He deepened his understanding about the reality of the atomic bombing and the preciousness of peace through visiting the A-bomb survivors’ nursing home Mutsumi-en and attending the Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 6.
Exchanges with citizens
He interacted with Hiroshima’s citizens through visiting the Minami-kanon Elementary School, and through events such as holding presentations about Thai culture at the Tsuboi Community Hall.
Future plans
Mr. Lonpairee plans to use the results of his training to work on garbage separation and reduction, as well as on waste and pollution management. Furthermore, he will make efforts to locally organize an A-bomb poster exhibition, and to encourage surrounding cities to join Mayors for Peace.
(visit to the Kudani Landfill)
Elementary School students
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