BANGKOK, May 15 (TNA) – Roadside community pantries have
been installed across Thailand under a new charity project aimed at encouraging
people to donate daily necessities and items to roadside cupboards in order to
help their neighbours and those affected by the coronavirus.
It has become a popular way of donations in the country that
lets people give or take food and cupboard items to alleviate the hardship
caused by the pandemic.
A large number of pantries have been installed on road
sides, government buildings, houses and Buddhist temples such as that at Wat
Sai Ngam temple in the southern Songkhla province.
Other than daily necessities, Buddhist books are also
provided in another cupboard. The
temple’s abbot said dharma can ease worries for those affected by the crisis.
Many people in poor communities have relied on these
roadside pantries by donors across Thailand in recent days. Some donation
outlets run out of items in minutes.
The Ministry of Interior has ordered provincial
administrative offices to setup makeshift pantries to share necessities for
people at their offices or appropriate locations.
Prospective donors are encouraged to share food for people
in need. (TNA)
