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Volunteer cleanup held in honour of King Bhumibol

Volunteer cleanup held in honour of King Bhumibol

PHUKET: Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat led a volunteer activity at Cheng Talay Wittayakhom School yesterday (Oct 13) dedicated to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the anniversary of his passing. 

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By The Phuket News

Monday 14 October 2024 10:04 AM


 

Attendees included Vice Governor Adul Chuthong, Thalang District Chief Pairoj Srilamul, heads of local government agencies and over 900 volunteers, including royal volunteers and Phuket residents. 

Governor Sophon delivered a speech expressing gratitude to His Majesty for his contributions and acknowledged the royal volunteer initiative ‘We Do Good Deeds with Our Hearts’, which fosters public unity and community service.

Following the assembly event, held at 2pm, the volunteers deployed to clean both sides of Baan Don-Cheng Talay Road and the Pasak-Khoktanode Road, dedicating the cleanup as making merit to the late monarch.

The cleanup aimed to beautify public areas and honour the late King’s legacy of kindness and service to the Thai people. Volunteers followed His Majesty’s example by contributing to the nation, religion, and monarchy, as encouraged by His Majesty’s guidance, said an official report of the event.