Deputy minister encourages Thais to help each other through tough time

Deputy Interior Minister Nipon Bunyamanee on Sunday (May 3) paid a visit to a food bank at Wat Sai Ngam in Songkhla province to encourage government officials, volunteers and monks there who are helping cushion the toll of Covid-19 on the local community.

He also offered alms and chicken to monks who are cooking meals for people suffering the impact of the pandemic and lockdown.

Deputy minister encourages Thais to help each other through tough time
“Monks in Songkhla province organised the food bank when the Covid-19 outbreak emerged,” he said. “This shows that monks are concerned about people who are facing difficulties in their daily life.”

Deputy minister encourages Thais to help each other through tough time
"We invite people to help those who are suffering during the pandemic because, [kindness towards others] is a part of Thailand culture and there are still many Thais who are facing difficulties."