Phuket Governor Narong Woonciew visited the families in person yesterday (Aug 16), joined by Phuket Provincial Chief Administrative Officer (Palad) Somprat Prabsongkram, Mueang District Chief Phairot Srilamul and members of the Phuket Red Cross Society.
The funds of B200,000 per house were provided under the 2023 budget of the ongoing project by the Phuket Red Cross to improve the living conditions of the underprivileged, the disabled and the elderly
One of the recipients was Daod Khumban, 55, a resident of Moo 7, Wichit. Mr Daod suffers from cerebral palsy and lives alone, without income. He has a sister and a brother-in-law who visit to help take care of him.
The other recipient was Amnat Koomban, also 55, a resident of Moo 8, Wichit. Mr Amnat is the head of a family of 19 living in poverty at the home.
The family includes 12 children, two of whom require special needs. Several of the children are from other families. Mr Amnat and his wife attempt to provide care for all of them.
In addition to presenting Mr Daod and Mr Amnat each with the B200,00 to spend on renovating their homes, the welfare delegation led by Governor Narong also delivered a variety of household goods, including fans, rice and other consumables.