Bangkok: The Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTS) recently opened its stations to welcome the K9 USAR Thailand team for a training exercise focused on troop movement using the electric train system. The exercise aimed to enhance the team's readiness to navigate urban environments during emergencies.

According to Thai News Agency, the BTS Skytrain operator welcomed key figures such as Mr. Suthikiat Sophanik, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for the Environment and Society and Director of K9 USAR Thailand, and Ms. Susan Redmond, Head of the K9 Dog Team. Accompanying them were 15 dog handlers and 12 K9 dogs who participated in a long-distance training march from Asok Station (E4) to Mo Chit Station (N8).

The company expressed its commitment to supporting such training exercises to ensure that K9 team members are adequately prepared for their duties. The focus was on familiarizing the team with public transportation systems, urban crowds, and traffic congestion, which are critical for rapid deployment to disaster areas.

The training route involved an initial journey from Asok Station (E4) to Chidlom Station (E1) for assessment purposes, followed by a continuation from Chidlom Station to Mo Chit Station (N8). The exercise concluded with a walk via the skywalk to BTS Visionary Park, marking the completion of the mission.