In a community, located under the Rama IX Bridge, there are some 100 people, 43of whom have a hearing impairment. Many are general labourers, gardeners andgarbage collectors.
Currently, they receive some financial relief from thegovernment, as well as donations from temples and private companies. Many othercommunities are in a similar situation, and they have yet to register with theauthorities. As a result, they have no access to state assistance.
The Social Development and Human Security Minister, Juti Krairiksh, isencouraging community members in Bangkok, who have yet to register with thegovernment, to provide information about their communities and families to theministry, so that they can receive assistance promptly.
They can call theministry’s 1300 hotline service around the clock or notify the ministry’svolunteers, who are looking to help people in different areas of the city.
Mr. Juti said his ministry is ready to provide full assistance to thesecommunities./.