I am currently participating in an event at Buddhachinaraj Hospital to promote health. The hospital is encouraging everyone to walk around the pond next to the hospital. If you walk at designated times, you will receive one stamp per lap on your lap-card. If you walk 81 laps before October 10th, then you will receive a free T-Shirt. The hospital chose 81 laps because that is the age of the King of Thailand. I was surprised at the high turnout everyday (even the weekends!) of all the hospital employees and patients who are walking.
Getting stamped for walking a lap:
Walking around the pond:
Me (and the King!) with all of my stamps:
This is not the only health promoting event I have seen at the hospital. All hospital employees are required to submit their BMI (Body Mass Index). Employees with BMI's over 23 are encouraged to visit "BMI Camp" where they learn about diet and exercise. The best part of all this health promotion is that no one complains or opposes at what Americans would probably call an "invasion of privacy."
1 comment:
That sounds like a fun promotion - and it looks like you are well on your way to getting a t-shirt!
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