Elderly man found sleeping in sack on pavement in Khon Kaen (video)

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

A recent TikTok video revealed the heart-wrenching scene of an elderly man sleeping in a sack on the pavement, enduring cold and mosquito bites. The video, posted by @hengpusit, captures the plight of the vagrant in Ban Phai, Khon Kaen.

The video, shared yesterday, September 24, by TikTok user @hengpusit, shows an elderly man shivering in a sack on the pavement after a recent rain.

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The post includes the caption, “An elderly man collecting old items sleeps in a sack. It’s so sad, especially with the rain.”

The clip highlights a pile of sacks on the pavement, but what stands out is the man lying inside one of them, likely cold from the recent downpour and exposed to both cold and mosquitoes.

The TikTok user then approaches the man, calling him out and offering a pillow and blanket, unsure of how else to help. The man emerges from the sack and accepts the items. This act of kindness moved the TikTok user to tears, and viewers of the video shared similar sentiments, expressing their desire to help the elderly man.

“An elderly man collecting old items sleeps in a sack. It’s so sad, especially with the rain,” read the post accompanying the video.

The video has garnered significant attention online, with many viewers expressing their sorrow and a strong desire to assist the man. Some users commented on the harsh realities faced by the elderly man and others in similar situations, highlighting the need for community support and intervention, reported KhaoSod.

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@hengpusit

คุณลุงเก็บของเก่า นอนในกระสอบน่าสงสารมากครับ บวกกับฝนที่ตก

♬ เสียงต้นฉบับ – hengpusit – hengpusit

In related news, a woman in Pattaya has been seen openly using illegal drugs on the bustling Soi Buakhao, raising concerns among locals and tourists. A Facebook user recently shared images of the woman, who appears to be homeless, sitting by the roadside with drug paraphernalia in one hand and a lighter in the other.

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Puntid Tantivangphaisal

Originally from Hong Kong, Puntid moved to Bangkok in 2020 to pursue further studies in translation. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Comparative Literature from the University of Hong Kong. Puntid spent 8 years living in Manchester, UK. Before joining The Thaiger, Puntid has been a freelance translator for 2 years. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and listening to music, as well as writing short fiction and poetry.

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