Vocational students, teachers provide free services
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Some 56,700 teachers and students under the Office of Vocational Education Commission (Ovec) will check vehicles free of charge to ensure that most motorists travel safely during the New Year celebrations.
The project, officially launched by Ovec yesterday, involves the setting up of 300 checking stations at Ovec educational institutions across the country. The checks at these stations will be provided until December 28 from 8.30am to 4.30pm on weekdays, except public holidays. Later, an additional 250 checking stations will be set up along highways and other major roads, and services will be provided round the clock every day from December 29 to January 4.
Motorists are advised to look out for orange tents along the roads, where check-up and maintenance services will be provided for free. People will also be provided with information about routs, tourist destinations, accommodation and restaurants, in addition to a free-of-charge massage service.
Students studying to become auto, refrigeration, electric and electronics technicians, as well as those studying home economics, business administration and tourism, will be on duty at these centres.
Emergency help can also be provided on site or by calling 1156.
Call (02) 281 5555 extensions 1394 or 1712 or visit www.vec.go.th for more information.
