Cop with a cause: Chon Buri officer’s goodwill patrol warms hearts

[snoop1130]

Picture courtesy of Pattaya News

 

By Bob Scott

 

For the past eight years, a Chon Buri police officer has been a silent hero, making waves with his goodwill philanthropic gestures across the Klong Phlu subdistrict.

 

Leading the Nong Yai police patrol, Wallop Tasanathanapong has been spending his own hard-earned cash to bring relief to bedridden patients and struggling families who need a helping hand.

 

Month after month, as soon as his pay cheque clears, Wallop hits the shops for essentials: adult nappies, milk, rice, and blankets.

 

His patrol car doubles as a delivery van, stacked with supplies he doles out during his village visits. Those down on their luck have found solace in his unexpected gifts of rice, dry goods, and other lifesavers.

 

Ek, whose mother has felt the warmth of Wallop’s generosity, can’t praise him enough.

 

 

“His dedication to us is something else. My mother speaks highly of Wallop’s unwavering kindness.”

 

Every year, like clockwork, Wallop spreads festive cheer with gifts and blankets, easing the winter bite. It’s a ritual that reinforces his bond with local folks, showing he’s more than just a cop, he’s one of them.

 

Having patrolled Nong Yai with devotion, Wallop has fostered unwavering ties with residents. His empathy for the ailing and impoverished stems from his own gritty tales of struggle.

 

In a chat with local reporters, Wallop revealed his driving force: with each taxpayer-funded salary, he opts to channel kindness to the less fortunate.

“There’s no greater joy than seeing their smiles. I’m going to try and do this for as long as he can.”

 

Wallop’s acts of kindness go beyond mere handouts, they renew faith and spread hope throughout the community. His selflessness shines a spotlight on just how much difference one cop can make when he puts his beat before himself.

 

Source: The Thaiger

-- 2024-12-06

 

 

[Tropicalevo]

Apart from the AI hyper gloop, a nice story.

[Hawaiian]

Maybe this story will encourage some to donate to this great cause.

[jacko45k]

Nice to hear positive stories... but sadly my Mrs relates some of the ones she sees on the Thai News that are usually negative. Last night it was several who beat up the wrong guy, another where a Policeman handed his phone to a WIN driver to go scan a payment code from a nearby motorist!

[hotchilli]

6 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Nice to hear positive stories... but sadly my Mrs relates some of the ones she sees on the Thai News that are usually negative. Last night it was several who beat up the wrong guy, another where a Policeman handed his phone to a WIN driver to go scan a payment code from a nearby motorist!

I wonder how much salary he's on...

[thesetat2013]

14 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

hard-earned cash

Haha

[mikebell]

A true Community Cop; now if there was one more, Pattaya might have an embryonic police force.

[Gandtee]

2 hours ago, hotchilli said:

I wonder how much salary he's on...

Well done PC Wallop. Perhaps he encourages local businesses to donate their wares to help the needy. And why not?

[soalbundy]

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

I wonder how much salary he's on...

I can imagine the money he uses for his good deeds comes from shakedowns on more financially viable citizens but still, better than just enriching himself, giving away some of his gains can quieten his conscience which is more useful than giving it to the monks. Call me cynic but I don't believe he can do that on a policeman's salary.

[Will B Good]

18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

His patrol car doubles as a delivery van

 

He'll be out of job Monday

[petermik]

5 hours ago, Hawaiian said:

Maybe this story will encourage some to donate to this great cause.

I think that`s why the BIB are out in force every day on Beach Rd handing tickets out....and here`s me thinking it`s for their Christmas funds.

Well done to the officer however....one of the few 👍

[hotchilli]

37 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

I can imagine the money he uses for his good deeds comes from shakedowns on more financially viable citizens but still, better than just enriching himself, giving away some of his gains can quieten his conscience which is more useful than giving it to the monks. Call me cynic but I don't believe he can do that on a policeman's salary.

Modern day Robin Hood... good on him

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, Gandtee said:

Well done PC Wallop. Perhaps he encourages local businesses to donate their wares to help the needy. And why not?

Passed the hat around every month.

[black tabby12345]

Unsung Hero in uniform.