Po Teck Tung Foundation Expands Job Training in Phisanulok

The Po Teck Tung Foundation is reducing social inequality and creating equal livelihood opportunities for Phisanulok residents by distributing vocational equipment to the poor, providing wheelchairs to people with disabilities, and deploying mobile medical units for free community services. Led by Supharat Sambatyjarunthai, Naowarat Wansiree, and Pithakphand Tugchit, foundation teams delivered vocational equipment worth 667,800 baht to 34 individuals—women, men, single fathers, and LGBTQ+ people—lacking resources to start businesses. The foundation also distributed 10 wheelchairs valued at 30,000 baht and 20 student bicycles worth 25,800 baht, bringing total assistance to 726,300 baht.

Additionally, the foundation deployed community health units with volunteer doctors, paramedics, rescue teams, and volunteers to provide free eyeglasses, haircuts, and youth entertainment activities. The ceremony took place at Wat Phothitong in Bang Rakam District, Phisanulok Province, with participation from local officials and community leaders.

Supharat Sambatyjarunthai revealed that the Women and Family Employment Promotion Project aims to equip economically disadvantaged individuals with vocational tools and skills. The foundation coordinated with 12 women and family development learning centers across Thailand—Bangkok, Nonthaburi, Chachoengsao, Nakhon Ratchasima, Songkhla, Suratthani, Sisaket, Khon Kaen, Lamphun, Lampang, Chiang Rai, and Phisanulok—to identify and support beneficiaries. The foundation hopes this initiative will reduce social inequality, create sustainable income, and support families long-term.

Over 116 years, Po Teck Tung Foundation has expanded programs to improve quality of life across communities regardless of race or religion, serving as a comprehensive charitable organization dedicated to its mission: "Save lives, preserve lives, build lives."