Son caught on tape abusing his handicapped father says "sorry dad"

 

Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- A son who was caught abusing his handicapped father in front of their house has begged for his dad's forgiveness.

 

The story was aired in public causing much comment after a neighbor heard the commotion and took a video posting it online., reports Sanook.

 

The son was heard to tell his father, who cannot walk, to get up and go in the house on his own - or he would leave him outside. He had sworn at his father.

 

Decha (surname withheld) was visited by welfare officers and other concerned agencies to be warned about his behavior.

 

Decha said that he was the sole carer for his father and that at the time he was stressed with the pressure of looking after him alone.

 

He begged for his father's forgiveness and his apology was accepted.

 

The son was checked by doctors and found not to be suffering from any mental illness. The authorities have promised assistance and intend to keep a close eye on the case.

 

Source: Sanook

 

-- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2016-10-13

Bit dramatic saying son abused his father.

Not a nice thing for him to do telling his father !! get up and get in yourself !!

On the other hand, he is the sole carer for his father, must be stressful for him.

Also stressful for his father.

Being paraplegic myself, not able to do things i used to be able to do is very stressful for me and stressful for my wife.

 

 

Perhaps the welfare officers can provide some assistance daily or find a suitable daycare situation to offload the son's burden instead of just showing up for the photo op. I was a caregiver for a parent for more than a decade....stress does not even begin to describe it...almost killed me a few times. I pray for both of them and anyone in that situation.

Edited October 12, 20169 yr by tonray

To much stress and work for the kid, but no excuse

for abuse.  Hope some Temple or Nursing students

can help a couple times a week

5 hours ago, colinneil said:

Bit dramatic saying son abused his father.

Not a nice thing for him to do telling his father !! get up and get in yourself !!

On the other hand, he is the sole carer for his father, must be stressful for him.

Also stressful for his father.

Being paraplegic myself, not able to do things i used to be able to do is very stressful for me and stressful for my wife.

 

 

 

My son is severely disabled. Will never walk, suffers from muscle control and balance problems, can't feed himself and needs assistance in the bathroom, and ironically has a high IQ,  which increases his frustrations.

This does create stress, especially when trying to do things like taking him to restaurants and the cinema and ensuring he enjoys as much as possible. There are 3 of us, my wife, daughter and myself and it's easy for anyone of us to get stressed. What is a sobering reality is then to try and put yourself in his position and how he feels. On three recent occasions in three different restaurants people, couples in each case, have moved because we sat at a table near them. He never mentions it but I see his reaction. Whereas some of the security guards at some malls and some cinema staff treat him like a VIP and welcome him.

 

This couple, father and son, should be receiving appropriate support. I hope they now receive it. 

 

51 minutes ago, Baerboxer said:

 

My son is severely disabled. Will never walk, suffers from muscle control and balance problems, can't feed himself and needs assistance in the bathroom, and ironically has a high IQ,  which increases his frustrations.

This does create stress, especially when trying to do things like taking him to restaurants and the cinema and ensuring he enjoys as much as possible. There are 3 of us, my wife, daughter and myself and it's easy for anyone of us to get stressed. What is a sobering reality is then to try and put yourself in his position and how he feels. On three recent occasions in three different restaurants people, couples in each case, have moved because we sat at a table near them. He never mentions it but I see his reaction. Whereas some of the security guards at some malls and some cinema staff treat him like a VIP and welcome him.

 

This couple, father and son, should be receiving appropriate support. I hope they now receive it. 

You have a difficult job. But as a family, you should always do what you can to help. And it seems that you do this.

I wonder who will look after your son, when you and your wife have died ? It is a lot to put on your daughter.

I always try to be nice to everyone. But from now on; I will be like the security guards and movie staff.

It is a small  thing and easy to make someone feel good. Thank you for sharing your story.

Wish your family good luck.

You have a difficult job. But as a family, you should always do what you can to help. And it seems that you do this.
I wonder who will look after your son, when you and your wife have died ? It is a lot to put on your daughter.
I always try to be nice to everyone. But from now on; I will be like the security guards and movie staff.
It is a small  thing and easy to make someone feel good. Thank you for sharing your story.
Wish your family good luck.

Who will look after your son when you and your wife have died?

What a strange thing to say. What's it got to do with you. Weird.

Hang on.... What? Theres welfare officers?? 

Where under a rock?

 

bet the neighbour is  often asking if the son needs any help..................nah didnt think so

1 hour ago, bark said:

You have a difficult job. But as a family, you should always do what you can to help. And it seems that you do this.

I wonder who will look after your son, when you and your wife have died ? It is a lot to put on your daughter.

I always try to be nice to everyone. But from now on; I will be like the security guards and movie staff.

It is a small  thing and easy to make someone feel good. Thank you for sharing your story.

Wish your family good luck.

 

Thank you for your kind words and thoughts. The future does concern us. He has an older step-sister in the UK and a younger step sister here. It is a lot to put on them as currently the chance of an independent life isn't an option. We at least try to make sure he will be financially secure, and the girls both adore him and cope very very well.

Something small like a friendly gesture means so much to disabled people as opposed to those who stare, or are unfriendly for no reason. I'm really impressed with some security guards here who remember his name, and even speak English to him as well as Thai! Also a lot of police officers go out of there way to be friendly to him. 

 

Cheers.

...apologizes for being the savage that he is...only because he was caught....

 

...does that count for anything....???

 

 

3 hours ago, tukkytuktuk said:

Who will look after your son when you and your wife have died?

What a strange thing to say. What's it got to do with you. Weird.

I'm telling him to plan ahead. You were not invited to my conversation. Period.