Charity Donates Wheelchair to Elderly Man in Bangkok
The Pure Heart Foundation donated a wheelchair to an 82-year-old man in Bangkok's Khlong San District as a tribute to Queen Sirikit's birthday, helping him cope with severe knee osteoarthritis that had left him unable to walk safely.
The Pure Heart Foundation, partnering with the Community Radio Thailand PBS programme, presented a wheelchair to an 82-year-old elderly person as a royal tribute marking the birthday anniversary of Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on August 12, 2567.
On August 13, 2567, Thiyanrat Nawamawat, chairperson of the Pure Heart Foundation, and Panisaa Khueankaeophakun, a senior reporter for Community Radio Thailand PBS, visited the community behind Thong Nopkhun Temple in Khlong San District, Bangkok. They presented a wheelchair valued at 2,000 baht to Manu Charoenphol, an 82-year-old patient with knee osteoarthritis.
The foundation's chairperson stated that after learning of Manu's situation through the Community Radio Thailand PBS programme, the foundation immediately visited and provided assistance to this patient. This aligns with the foundation's mission to help the poor, elderly, and families facing hardship, particularly by providing essential items that improve daily living convenience and safety while easing the burden on caregivers and families.
Manu's family had sought help through the Community Radio programme due to his degenerative knee disease, which caused him difficulty walking, frequent falls, and memory loss, severely impacting his daily life. His daughter had left her job to care for him full-time, leaving the family with insufficient income to cover household expenses. This assistance not only relieves the family's financial burden and improves their quality of life but also strengthens the community, enabling disadvantaged individuals to achieve sustainable self-reliance. The foundation is committed to serving as a bridge of compassion and generosity, driving Thai society toward genuine sharing and mutual support.
