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Ministry Tackles Homelessness: Officials Climb Fence to Reach Needy

Ministry Tackles Homelessness: Officials Climb Fence to Reach Needy

Matichon•Society•57d ago

Reader Briefing

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security officials actively engage with and provide opportunities to homeless individuals in Rangsit, Pathum Thani, by directly visiting their makeshift shelters.

  • •Officials from the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS) and local authorities in Rangsit, Pathum Thani, conducted a meeting and site inspection regarding homelessness.
  • •Key figures, including Deputy Minister Thanakit Jittareeyarat and Director-General Ramsung Worawat, demonstrated commitment by "climbing fences" to directly interact with homeless individuals.
  • •The initiative aims to organize public spaces, provide support, and offer opportunities for rehabilitation rather than just arrests.
  • •Inspections revealed dangerous items in temporary shelters, highlighting safety risks to the public.

Overview

  • •On February 6, a meeting was held at the Rangsit Municipality to discuss solutions for the homeless population.
  • •Deputy Minister Thanakit Jittareeyarat and Director-General Ramsung Worawat visited homeless encampments in Rangsit, Pathum Thani.
  • •Officials "climbed fences" to directly speak with homeless individuals in their makeshift shelters.
  • •The initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and local administrative bodies.
  • •Deputy Minister Thanakit Jittareeyarat stated the objective is 'not arrest, but to give opportunities' through rights verification, shelter, and medical treatment.
  • •Inspections of temporary shelters uncovered weapons such as knives and chains, posing risks to public safety.
  • •MSDHS and Rangsit Municipality will integrate databases for continuous support of vulnerable individuals and intensified patrols to prevent re-occupation of derelict areas.
  • •The operation aims to improve public space aesthetics and safety by addressing public spaces used as sleeping areas.

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Key Quotes

Thanakit Jittareeyarat
""It's not about arrest, but about giving opportunities" through verification of rights, providing shelter, and offering treatment for the sick."
“ไม่ใช่การจับกุม แต่คือการให้โอกาส” ผ่านกระบวนการพิสูจน์สิทธิ จัดหาที่พักพิง และการส่งต่อการรักษาสำหรับผู้ที่มีอาการป่วย
Thanakit Jittareeyarat
""We are not here just to arrest, but to 'organize' and 'give rights'. Anyone without an ID card, we will help verify their identity. Anyone who is sick, we will send for treatment,"
“เราไม่ได้มาเพื่อจับกุมอย่างเดียว แต่เรามาเพื่อ ‘จัดระเบียบ’ และ ‘ให้สิทธิ’ ครับ ใครที่ไม่มีบัตรประชาชน เราจะช่วยพิสูจน์ตัวบุคคล ใครที่เจ็บป่วยเราจะส่งรักษา
Ramsung Worawat
"We emphasize conversation and building understanding. We found many cases with family and mental health problems."
เราเน้นการพูดคุยและสร้างความเข้าใจเป็นหลัก พบว่ามีหลายรายที่มีปัญหาทางครอบครัวและสุขภาพจิต

Key Entities

Organization

Ministry of Social Development and Human Security(กระทรวงการพัฒนาสังคมและความมั่นคงของมนุษย์)ℹ️
The government ministry responsible for social welfare and human security matters in Thailand.
Rangsit Municipality(เทศบาลนครรังสิต)
The local administrative body responsible for public services in Rangsit, Pathum Thani.
Department of Social Development and Welfare(กรมพัฒนาสังคมและสวัสดิการ)
A department under the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security focused on social development and welfare services.

Person

Thanakit Jittareeyarat(นายกองตรี ธนกฤต จิตรอารีย์รัตน์)
Secretary to the Minister of Social Development and Human Security, who participated in direct engagement with the homeless.
Ramsung Worawat(นางสาวแรมรุ้ง วรวัธ)
Director-General of the Department of Social Development and Welfare, who was actively involved in outreach to the homeless.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Trilup Thupkrajang(ร้อยตำรวจเอก ตรีลุพธ์ ธูปกระจ่าง)
Mayor of Rangsit Municipality, who attended the meeting concerning the homeless population.
Nopadol Phonsue(นายนพดล พลซื่อ)
District Chief of Thanyaburi, who attended the meeting on addressing homelessness.

Place

Pathum Thani Province(จังหวัดปทุมธานี)ℹ️
The province in Thailand where the meeting and outreach to the homeless took place.
Rangsit(นครรังสิต)
The location within Pathum Thani Province where the meeting and operations concerning the homeless were held.

Law

Protection of the Homeless Act B.E. 2014 (2014)(พรบ.คุ้มครองคนไร้ที่พึ่ง พ.ศ. 2014)
The legislation governing the protection and support for homeless individuals in Thailand.