Loei governor rises as “savior” in Covid-19 struggle

[rooster59]

Loei governor rises as “savior” in Covid-19 struggle

 

Loei Governor Chaiwat Chuenkosum during one of his activities to keep the streets clean. – Photo from Loei governor’s Facebook
 

Given his humble background and inspirational rise to the top, Loei governor Chaiwat Chuenkosum knows exactly where to find people in dire need. Hence, his destination one day recently was a pawnshop.

 

Inside Loei City Municipality’s pawn facility, he pored over records of pawned items and identified 44 people in need of immediate assistance. He then dipped into his own pocket, paid off the loans and redeemed the vital items.

“He chose to help people who had pawned essential items like rice cookers and technical tools,” the pawnshop’s manager Bussara Chaijan said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/loei-governor-rises-as-savior-in-covid-19-struggle/

 

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[OnTheGround]

'Chaiwat’s parents were farmers who could not afford to send him to secondary school. So, after completing his primary education, he worked various odd jobs to support himself while also enrolling in non-formal and informal education programmes.
He was a rickshaw operator, bricklayer and a bus conductor. He also was practically a temple boy at Si Suttawas Temple where he received shelter, food and the right to attend evening classes at the temple school'

 

A man from simple background who never forget those at the bottom of the ladder.

A proof that this country has some very good people who cares, and lead by example.

[Thailand]

Good for him, stands out among the other governors most of whom have delighted on inflicting misery.

[ubonjoe]

Some inflammatory, bickering and baiting posts have been removed. Please keep the discussion civil. 

[bluesofa]

1 hour ago, rooster59 said:

Loei Governor Chaiwat Chuenkosum during one of his activities to keep the streets clean. – Photo from Loei governor’s Facebook

The text above was printed below the photo.

I hope the photo was taken a while ago and not recently?

There's not one person wearing a face mask and there's no social distancing.

[Lacessit]

2 hours ago, bluesofa said:

The text above was printed below the photo.

I hope the photo was taken a while ago and not recently?

There's not one person wearing a face mask and there's no social distancing.

My guess would be taken some time ago, as a guy that works hard and cares for his people would probably be the first to put a mask on.

[marquess]

I wonder how soon it will take the powers that be to find a way to nobble him if he becomes too popular? This is the kind of man that you need to have in power. One who knows what it is like to be poor, and hopefully as a result, will know how to help improve things for those at the bottom. As opposed to some one who has always had it good and can only pontificate about how to improve things, whilst just making themselves richer in the process.

[PaDavid]

I’ve just read the full story of his rise from rags to power (if not riches). A man whom it would seem - to quote a Roosterism - paints gold on the back of Buddha. Makes me proud to be a resident of Ch(J)angwat Loei. 

[Knocker33]

Just out of interest how are governors chosen. Are they elected or what? 

[hotchilli]

23 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Inside Loei City Municipality’s pawn facility, he pored over records of pawned items and identified 44 people in need of immediate assistance. He then dipped into his own pocket, paid off the loans and redeemed the vital items.

A very generous and caring governor, the people will remember him, for the right reasons.

[ubonjoe]

15 hours ago, Knocker33 said:

Just out of interest how are governors chosen. Are they elected or what? 

They appointed by the central government. They are civil servants from the interior ministry.

[Damrongsak]

On 5/1/2020 at 8:06 PM, OnTheGround said:

'Chaiwat’s parents were farmers who could not afford to send him to secondary school. So, after completing his primary education, he worked various odd jobs to support himself while also enrolling in non-formal and informal education programmes.
He was a rickshaw operator, bricklayer and a bus conductor. He also was practically a temple boy at Si Suttawas Temple where he received shelter, food and the right to attend evening classes at the temple school'

 

A man from simple background who never forget those at the bottom of the ladder.

A proof that this country has some very good people who cares, and lead by example.

I wouldn't be surprised if he was at that temple when I lived in Loei 1977-79.  I would occasionally visit the temple to talk with a fellow from New Zealand who was a monk there for a number of years.  Pra Tom.