William Macy (3rd right), representing
Pattaya Sports Club, presents a generous donation to Nongprue Mayor Mai
Chaiyanit (2nd right) and Banglamung District Chief Chawalit Saeng-Uthai
(right).
Staff from the Welfare Dept of Nongprue Municipality
accompanied us to a small soi along Nernplabwan, a soi so small it would
have been easy to miss. At the end was a small hut which housed a family
of 4: two grandparents and two teenage children who had lost their
parents some years ago.
The grandmother has lost the use of her legs and
squats on the floor all day long. She was not registered at birth and,
therefore, does not qualify for medical treatment or assistance from the
government but Nongprue City Hall provides as much help as possible with
some food and regular visits from the social dept. The grandfather is
employed at a local factory/office block as a cleaner.
The family of four in
their humble home.
Sending children to school costs an estimated 5,000
baht per child per year, over and above the allowance made by the
government, and the grandparents concern is for the children to continue
their education to enable them to obtain work when they leave school at
16 years old.
Following a meeting with the social welfare director
of Nongprue City, they expressed a wish that Pattaya Sport Club could
make a contribution to ensure the continued education of the children.
PSC are always happy to help when the need arises. Nongprue Mayor Mai
Chaiyanit and Banglamung District Chief Chawalit Saeng-Uthai were
present to accept our contribution on Children’s Day at the Municipality
Offices when an estimated 2,000 children were present.
A great day was had by all the children with free
smacks, ice cream, games and presents were all supplied by Nongprue City
Hall.
Banglamung District Chief Chawalit
An estimated 2,000
children are present for the presentation on Children’s Day.
