VOICED: Bangkok's bodysnatchers beat traffic to save lives

Tune, a volunteer, rushes to accident scenes in Bangkok, where ambulance services are limited. Despite his efforts, he sometimes arrives too late. Volunteers like Tune work for a foundation funded by donations, providing emergency assistance and receiving payments from hospitals for each injured person they bring in. Poem, a leader among the volunteers, keeps records of their work and recalls a tragic accident involving a motorcyclist. These volunteers play a vital role in making Bangkok's streets safer.

Why does Tune listen to police radio?

• To report crimes to the police

• To find out about traffic conditions

• To help injured people at accident scenes

• To entertain himself during long drives

What motivates volunteers like Tune to work for the private foundation?

• The opportunity to travel

• The requirement to fulfill community service hours

• The chance to help society and experience an adrenaline rush

• The promise of a full-time job

How much can volunteers earn from hospitals for each injured person?

• Between 50 and 100 U.S. dollars

• Between 15 and 30 U.S. dollars

• Between 5 and 10 U.S. dollars

• Between 100 and 200 U.S. dollars

What does Poem, the leader of the volunteers, keep as a record?

• A log book and photos of accident scenes

• A diary of his daily activities

• A collection of newspaper articles

• A list of all the volunteers

What happened to the motorcyclist in Poem's story?

• He crashed into a pickup and was killed

• He was taken to the hospital with minor injuries

• He was injured but survived

• He avoided the accident entirely