A homeless family of three received over 800,000 baht (US$240,000) in donations after living in makeshift housing under a bridge. The homeless father and two teenage daughters have since closed donation channels, promising to use the funds wisely and cautiously.

 

In Phetchaburi province, Thailand, a journalist highlighted the homeless plight of 15 year old Daladit Somboonsri, a student at Bang Ta Boon Witthaya School, and her younger sister, 13 year old Thanisara Somboonsri. The sisters have been living under the Bang Ta Boon Floating Bridge with their father, 47 year old Rungchai Somboonsri, for more than 10 years. Their home consisted of walls made from corrugated sheets, a small bamboo-floored bedroom, and a crumbling bathroom surrounded by foul-smelling, stagnant water, KhoaSod reported.

 

The family’s homeless plight caught the attention of Local Authority Chief Saran Kettuthong, who organised temporary housing for them at a nearby police flat. The flat had been abandoned and unused but after coordination with the chief of Pak Ao Bang Ta Boon Temple and Pol. Capt. Chanchai Srisamran, the officer in charge of Bang Ta Boon police station, the family was granted temporary residence.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Top Photo by naewna

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/homeless-family-of-3-living-under-bridge-receives-over-8000-assistance

 

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The camera man forces her to point at bed.For what?

Edited May 26, 20233 yr by Jone500

1 hour ago, Jone500 said:

The camera man forces her to point at bed.For what?

the beginning pose of their tiktok dance?

Errrr..... Perhaps $24,000.00 not $240,000.00 ????????????????????

3 hours ago, webfact said:

800,000 baht (US$240,000)

you sure about that?

This has always been my nightmare - running out of money and living under a bridge. I am elated they got money but will they spent it wisely as they say? Usually, a pickup truck comes first, then 1 Baht gold chains.

Wish them luck and hope there is a follow-up in one year's time.

29 minutes ago, Purdey said:

This has always been my nightmare - running out of money and living under a bridge. I am elated they got money but will they spent it wisely as they say? Usually, a pickup truck comes first, then 1 Baht gold chains.

Wish them luck and hope there is a follow-up in one year's time.

I can count 4 fans, is that luxury?

 

Living under a bridge is homeless.

 

Living in a shack, with electricity, a bathroom and a bamboo floor ( the whole located under a bridge) for more than ten years, isn't.

 

Millions of people live in similar domestic conditions in Thailand, and don't consider themselves homeless.

 

These people are just getting a nicer home, courtesy of :

 

"Local Authority Chief Saran Kettuthong, who organised temporary housing for them at a nearby police flat"

 

But only "temporary".....while the old place is re-decorated?

 

Nothing more than local official, very publicly, looking good..........temporarily.

 

 

Edited May 26, 20233 yr by Enoon

Can Thaiger open an exchange boot ? I'll come right away with 800 000 BHT and will be ok to get only 200 000 dollars, keep the 40 000 as tip.

2 hours ago, Enoon said:

 

Living under a bridge is homeless.

 

Living in a shack, with electricity, a bathroom and a bamboo floor ( the whole located under a bridge) for more than ten years, isn't.

 

Millions of people live in similar domestic conditions in Thailand, and don't consider themselves homeless.

 

These people are just getting a nicer home, courtesy of :

 

"Local Authority Chief Saran Kettuthong, who organised temporary housing for them at a nearby police flat"

 

But only "temporary".....while the old place is re-decorated?

 

Nothing more than local official, very publicly, looking good..........temporarily.

 

 

Nothing like a bit of compassion. Get some.