Thai elderly in yellow aprons fight homelessness on Bangkok streets

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The sight of elderly individuals in yellow aprons diligently cleaning pedestrian flyovers under the pelting sun may be disturbing to many. After all, most Thais have been raised to respect the elders and ensure they are well looked after.

 

With Jang Wan Kha, or Please Hire Us, boldly written on their aprons, these seasoned citizens are not forgotten souls left to fend for themselves. They are the proud beneficiaries of the Mirror Foundation’s groundbreaking job placement programme for the homeless.

 

The foundation’s mission is to empower these resilient souls, ensuring they earn at least 500 baht per day. This income not only helps them afford daily sustenance but also sets aside a little for emergencies or medical needs. With the ultimate goal of moving them off the streets, the foundation dreams of providing them with a roof over their heads.

Sitthipol Chuprajong, the driving force behind the Jang Wan Kha project, is rallying for support from government agencies and the private sector. Although the project doesn’t exclusively focus on the elderly, the majority of its participants are 60 or above.

 

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-01-04

 

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[proton]

500 baht a day is more than the minimum wage, so they are doing well if they can get homeless paid that much for probably menial jobs

[Chris Daley]

Good to see them getting their first job.  Now maybe your children will look up to you.

[PremiumLane]

1 hour ago, Chris Daley said:

Good to see them getting their first job.  Now maybe your children will look up to you.

 

There really is some utter bs in this forum. 

[side]

I misread the title as "Thai elderly in yellow aprons fight homeless..." 

Imagine my disappointment at reading the actual article.

[brianthainess]

5 hours ago, Chris Daley said:

Good to see them getting their first job.  Now maybe your children will look up to you.

Hello bignok 👋🏻

[brianthainess]

Utter disgrace that the government can't help this foundation, and that Thai multimillion- billionaire USD, that can't be named.

[Keeps]

2 hours ago, brianthainess said:

Hello bignok 👋🏻

Careful....I posted something similar the other day referring to the same individual and it was immediately removed. Pretty sure I know which Mod it was too. 

[brianthainess]

12 hours ago, Keeps said:

Careful....I posted something similar the other day referring to the same individual and it was immediately removed. Pretty sure I know which Mod it was too. 

Testing testing testing, Hello Keeps