A Thai cemetery caretaker rescued an eight year old girl who spent two days in a graveyard in Chon Buri province after she was allegedly abused by her mother, prompting her to run away from home.

 

The 55 year old cemetery caretaker, Samai Kalaphan, sought help from the Tri Khunnatham Rescue Foundation after discovering the girl. Samai explained that he saw the girl playing alone in the eerie graveyard.

 

Samai said he thought the girl came with her family and initially ignored her. However, the girl was still there in the evening and no one was around. He spoke with her and learned that she had been abused by her mother. She fled the house and was afraid to return for fear of being beaten again.

 

by Petch Petpailin

Photo via KomChadLuek

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2024-02-13

 

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Samai allowed the girl to stay with him and his family until the rescue team could contact her mother and find a home for her

Well done Samai.

Hope that the girl finds peace.

 

4 hours ago, webfact said:

Samai said he thought the girl came with her family and initially ignored her. However, the girl was still there in the evening and no one was around. He spoke with her and learned that she had been abused by her mother. She fled the house and was afraid to return for fear of being beaten again.

Really sad she was driven to escape her own mother... I hope she gets to be taken in by a loving family.

Was her absence reported to the police?  If not, the mother should be punished.

there are dozens of stories like this that never get reported,  thai parents '    well ....  what can you say  !

23 hours ago, webfact said:

A Thai cemetery caretaker rescued an eight year old girl who spent two days in a graveyard in Chon Buri province after she was allegedly abused by her mother, prompting her to run away from home.

....an unworthy mother who should be brought to justice for child abuse

11 hours ago, steven100 said:

there are dozens of stories like this that never get reported,  thai parents '    well ....  what can you say  !

Child abuse / neglect happens worldwide! But hey you just keep on going with your Thai bashing
 

36 minutes ago, This Guy said:

Child abuse / neglect happens worldwide! But hey you just keep on going with your Thai bashing
 

 

The story is in Thailand not worldwide ...

11 hours ago, steven100 said:

 

The story is in Thailand not worldwide ...

I am perplexed by such comments. The fact that it happens in other countries makes it acceptable or something!