Heartbreaking: 85-Year-Old Grandmother Bedridden and Desperate to See Her Two Sons Before She Passes

A heartbreaking case has emerged of an 85-year-old grandmother, Nang Kaew Kraisutorn, who is bedridden in a small rented room in Nong Kaek district, Saraburi province, desperately hoping to see her two sons, Anan and Anuwat, before she passes away. Her only other child, Rani, died years ago, and her two sons left home and never returned, cutting off all contact with their mother. For years, Nang Kaew lived with her three grandsons—the sons of Rani—at Phan Dara village, until the middle grandson, Uen, who was addicted to drugs, began beating her and demanding money. Villagers eventually helped her escape to a rented room for safety. Now, her 21-year-old grandson, Sophchai (nicknamed Um), who is the son of Rani, has been her primary caregiver, helping with meals, medications, and daily needs. However, Um must report for military service on May 1st at Don Mueang, leaving his grandmother with minimal care support. Nang Kaew suffers from pressure ulcers on her hips and back, and requires daily blood pressure and cholesterol medications. Her only financial support comes from Anan's wife, who sends 1,500 baht monthly for rent. Nang Kaew expressed her deepest wish to see her two sons before her time comes, saying she misses them terribly despite their years of abandonment. Um tearfully pleaded with his uncles to visit their mother at least once, as their grandmother has not seen them in many years. Um himself earns money as a laundry worker, receiving 1,500 baht monthly plus 200 baht weekly, which he uses to support his grandmother's care.