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.

Meeting with Mayor Akiba

Environment Bureau training
(visit to the Kudani Landfill)

Waterworks Bureau training

Interacting with Minami-kanon
Elementary School students

Inquiries regarding this site

International Relations Division, Citizens Affairs Bureau
Tel：81-82-504-2106/Fax：81-82-249-6460
E-mail：kokusai@city.hiroshima.jp