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Old Specs Collection Points?

Dellboy218
Dellboy218
in Chiang Mai

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Does anyone know if there is any charity collection points in town for old spectacles?

Not really but on another thread it was mentioned that Chedi Luang takes in many things to distribute to those in need.

In Thailand there is a glass bank at Metta Pracharak (Watraikhing) hospital, in Nakhonphathom.

http://thailand.prd.go.th/ebook_bak/story.php?idmag=25&idstory=198

I found not many informations about old spectacles charity in Chiang Mai, may be you can start it firstsmile.png, then I will follow.

http://www.betterplace.org/en/projects/10353-give-children-the-gift-of-sight

http://seattle99.wordpress.com/tag/give-the-gift-of-sight-foundation-of-thailand/

I read a study that stated that these eyeglass redistribution organizations spend double what it would cost just to buy the recipients new glasses.

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I read a study that stated that these eyeglass redistribution organizations spend double what it would cost just to buy the recipients new glasses.

Thank you for taking the time out from your busy day to let me know that you do not know either.

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    An Old friend of my wife has told me that Suan Dok hospital will take anyones old spectacles. Thanks to those that gave a credible alternative.

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