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From New Brighton to Khao Lak, Thailand an epic 6,000 mile journey and the story of the RNLI

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A waiter from Khao Lak, Thailand wearing an RNLI cap!
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RNLI New Brighton, Lifeboat Operations Manager, Ian Thornton recently embarked on a three week holiday of a lifetime with his wife to Thailand.

On one of their excursions, they called into a beach bar in Khao Lak, Thailand only to be served by a waiter wearing an RNLI branded cap!

With the assistance of a Thai/English translator Ian was able to speak to the waiter and explain the role of the RNLI and how they save lives at sea.

After hearing the background and the history of the RNLI the waiter was taken aback and is now extremely proud to wear the cap, even posing for a picture!

What a fantastic story and just goes to show the reach of the RNLI across the world!

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Elephant Sanctuary, Thailand
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New Brighton to Khao Lak
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Garreth Berry
Lifeboat Press Officer, New Brighton Lifeboat Station

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