Monk Helps Student Attend 1st Grade in Kindergarten Uniform, Brings Supplies

Khaosod•Society•7d ago

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A monk and community members provided aid to a first-grader who was attending school in his kindergarten uniform due to his family's poverty.

•A monk, along with community and government representatives, provided assistance to a 9-year-old first-grader named Nong Tangke.
•The child was attending school in his old kindergarten uniform because his mother, who has hearing and literacy impairments, could not afford new school clothes.
•The aid included essential living supplies and financial support to alleviate the family's hardship.

•On May 21, 2026, Phra Khru Sophon Chanrangsi, the abbot of Wat Rang Muang Charoen Phon, and officials from Jom Bueng District, the Department of Children and Women's Development of Ratchaburi, and education officials visited Nong Tangke's home.
•The visit was in response to Nong Tangke, a 9-year-old first-grader at Ban Rang Muang School, attending school in his kindergarten uniform on the first day of the semester.
•Nong Tangke's mother has hearing impairment and cannot read, leaving the family of two in extreme poverty with no funds to purchase new school uniforms for her son.
•A group, including local administrative officials and volunteers, provided essential items such as mattresses, pillows, mosquito nets, dried food, and consumer goods.
•In addition to material goods, a sum of money was provided to offer comfort and encouragement to the mother and child.
•The provided items will offer temporary relief to the family, but there is significant concern for Nong Tangke's future and his need for continued educational opportunities and care.
•On May 21, 2026, the aid was delivered to the family.
•The family lives in Moo 8, T. Jom Bueng, A. Jom Bueng, Ratchaburi province.

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Nong Tangke(น้องตังเก)

A 9-year-old first-grader attending Ban Rang Muang School who received community aid.

Phra Khru Sophon Chanrangsi(พระครูโสภณจันทรังสี)

A religious figure who led a delegation to provide assistance to Nong Tangke.

Director of Educational Service Area Office 1(ผอ.เขตพื้นที่การศึกษาเขต 1)

An education official who was part of the group providing aid to Nong Tangke.

Wat Rang Muang Charoen Phon(วัดรางม่วงเจริญผล)

The temple whose abbot, Phra Khru Sophon Chanrangsi, participated in providing aid.

Department of Children and Women's Development of Ratchaburi(พมจ.ราชบุรี)

A government agency that participated in providing support to Nong Tangke's family.

Ban Rang Muang School(โรงเรียนบ้านรางม่วง)

The school where Nong Tangke is a first-grade student.

Tambon Jom Bueng Municipality(เทศบาลตำบลจอมบึง)

A local administrative body whose members participated in providing aid.

Jom Bueng District(อำเภอจอมบึง)ℹ️

The district where Nong Tangke resides and where officials involved in providing aid are associated.

May 21, 2026(21 พ.ค.69)

The date when the aid was provided to Nong Tangke and his mother.