Thais, Norwegians raise money for evicted HIV patients in Chonburi

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Thais, Norwegians Raise Money For Evicted HIV Patients in Chonburi
By Khaosod English


A group of Thais and Norwegians who raised money for the Glory Hut Foundation visit the charity's facilities in Banglamung district, 4 Jan 2015.

CHONBURI — Thai and Norwegian business owners have raised nearly 100,000 baht to assist 48 HIV positive patients facing eviction from their homes in Chonburi province.

Bibi Michaelsen (name transcribed from Thai text), 33, presented the money to representatives of the Glory Hut Foundation in Banglamung district yesterday. Michaelsen and his group also donated 10,000-baht worth of food products to the patients.


A group of Norwegians and Thais present a donation to representatives of the Glory Hut Foundation in Banglamung district, 4 Jan 2015.

Michaelsen, who owns a Thai restaurant in Norway, said he started raising money for the Glory Hut Foundation after he heard the news that local residents voted to kick the charity out of their village last month. Residents of Lang Nern village told the charity that the presence of HIV patients in their community has affected land value and business.

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-- Khaosod English 2015-01-05

[JeremyBowskill]

Not sure about the name "glory hut" though, although well done to everyone who helped in raising money.

[doremifasol]

Well done to Michaelsen that started this initiative and the group.

Residents of Lang Nern village , it is very Buddhist of you telling the

charity that the presence of HIV patients in the community

has affected land value and business.

[DLock]

Nice job Michaelsen. I salute you.

​What saddens me is that the Thai's wanted to evict them and yet, it takes a foreigner to raise money to support them.

Shame Thailand. Shame.

[marcusd]

I hope these villagers need sdome help which I am sure they will. AND NOT ONE person helps them. Karma can be a bitch you know

[Noi657]

Nice job Michaelsen. I salute you.

​What saddens me is that the Thai's wanted to evict them and yet, it takes a foreigner to raise money to support them.

Shame Thailand. Shame.

That goes for most charities though doesn't it.

Well done the farangs!

[chainarong]

A sad reflection of the type of Mal Administration running the country and some people living in Thailand , well done Everyone a good effort all round.

[ChrisY1]

Quite brave for K. Michaelsen and his friends to progress with this campaign.....unfortunately, Thainess has caused this situation to arise.......

He has my vote!

[bkkgooner]

Good for them, I'm still not sure why there are HIV patients ganged up living in a foundation type place though?

It;s 2015 shouldn't HIV patient be on decent medicine and able to live decent enough lives?

[noitom]

The Thai culture characteristic of generosity, charity, compassion, and giving is evident in the village comments that their land values would be impacted by the presence of the charitable foundation.

[bendywire]

It may well be 2015 but as a country Thailand still hasn't educated the country enough not to discriminate against people. This is the very core of the problem. When your own family and friends shun you because you have Hiv and you have no home or job where else is there to go and get help.

[kamahele]

Truly a good news story. As for the local villagers who wanted to boot the HIV positive residents from their homes, some HIV education can go a long way. Their behavior reflects that of those in the USA during the 1980's when we were certainly ignorant in regards to how the disease is contracted and spread. Education can conquer fear.

[jamiesilver]

Discusting behaviour from Chonburi residents.