Poh Teck Tung Foundation Delivers Vocational Aid, Bikes, Free Medical Care to Satun

The Poh Teck Tung Foundation continued its southern inequality reduction campaign by providing vocational equipment to 21 poor households in Satun province — the ninth southern province targeted — valued at 535,590 baht. The initiative aims to help recipients earn a living and reduce social disparity. The foundation also donated 20 bicycles worth 25,800 baht to two rural schools, bringing total assistance to 561,390 baht.

In addition, a community medical team staffed by volunteer doctors, nurses, rescue workers, and volunteers provided free general check-ups, diabetes screening, eye exams and glasses distribution, dental services, haircuts, and recreational activities for children and youth. Satun Governor Kanit Khongchuay presided over the ceremony alongside Community Development Department Deputy Director-General Samat Suwannamanee, the Satun Red Cross Chapter, foundation artists led by Phattharaphol Kaeosakunthee (Kay-Phattharaphol) and Kuwin Techaawanich, and the Na Jai Tai Jue Siang Tung Satul Rescue Association. The event took place at the Muang Satun District Hall.

Foundation Vice-Secretary Surapong Techaruwijit said the integrated poverty alleviation project, under a memorandum of understanding with the Community Development Department, has now completed three phases: 98 households across 17 central provinces, 230 households across 17 northern provinces, and 485 households across 20 northeastern provinces. Additional aid reached 57 flood-affected households in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in 2024. To date, the foundation has assisted 870 households with vocational equipment worth over 17 million baht. Phase 4 is now underway across 14 southern provinces including Chumphon, Surat Thani, Ranong, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phang Nga, Phatthalung, Songkhla, Trang, Satun, Krabi, Phuket, Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat.

Throughout its 116-year history, the Poh Teck Tung Foundation has expanded its programs widely, relieving suffering and promoting well-being for the disadvantaged regardless of race or religion.