Government Housing Bank and First Army Region Team Up to Build New Home for 'Pun Saeng'
The Government Housing Bank and First Army Region are building a new home for a first-grade student in Ratchaburi whose deteriorating house leaks rainwater, after his father's recent death left his deaf mother as sole provider.
The Government Housing Bank (GHB) partnered with the First Army Region to survey the living conditions of Pun Saeng Hem Thong, a first-grade student at Ban Rang Muang School in Chom Bueng District, Ratchaburi Province, in preparation for constructing a new home. Dr. Mahatthanaya Ampornpisitr, Managing Director of the GHB, along with officials and Lt. Col. Satthayu Chantsala, Deputy Commander of the 16th Army Infantry Division, assessed the family's situation and damage to their current residence. The new house will be built to be safe, secure, and hygienic, with the GHB funding construction costs while the First Army Region provides labor and equipment. The organizations also distributed educational funds and emergency relief packages to the family.
Pun Saeng Hem Thong faces difficult living circumstances. His father recently passed away, and he now lives with his mother and one other family member. His mother, who is deaf and relies on disability allowance, works occasional jobs to support the family. Their current single-story home has deteriorated wooden doors and corrugated metal walls with holes, allowing rainwater to leak inside during storms. The bathroom and toilet lack roofing.
This collaboration represents an effort to improve the quality of life for vulnerable and low-income families, reflecting the GHB's mission of "Building Homes, Building Livelihoods, Toward Sustainable Communities." The initiative aims to continuously provide opportunities and improve living standards for Thai people. The project took place at Pun Saeng's home in Chom Bueng Subdistrict, Chom Bueng District, Ratchaburi Province.
