Viral TikTok video sparks empathy for elderly woman living in Thai forest (video)
A late-night encounter with an elderly woman asleep on her tricycle sparked a viral sensation and an outpouring of sympathy. TikTok user @nongpraew56, a young model, mistakenly turned down a dim side street and discovered an elderly woman sleeping on a three-wheeled bicycle laden with collected scrap.
Accompanied by a friend, the model approached the sleeping woman, waking her gently. The woman shared her life’s circumstances, revealing that she lived in the forest and cared for 20 to 30 stray dogs. Touched by her story, the young model gave the woman some money for food, receiving a heartfelt blessing in return.
The video quickly went viral, amassing over 1.8 million views. Viewers responded with empathy, expressing concern for the elderly woman’s harsh living conditions and admiration for her compassion towards stray dogs. Some commenters warned the model of the potential dangers of such night-time encounters, emphasising the fortunate outcome that the elderly woman was not a criminal.
The model later stated her intention to track down the woman to offer further assistance, a sentiment echoed by online viewers. Many expressed their willingness to contribute funds and urged relevant authorities to provide support for the elderly woman.
The incident underscores the plight of many elderly individuals living in difficult conditions, with this particular story touching the hearts of a vast online audience. It also highlights the compassion and resolve of younger generations to provide assistance to those in need, using social platforms as a tool for social aid mobilisation.
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Last month, a 70 year old man found employment at a local Sukiyaki restaurant, Charoen Thai Sukiyaki Soi 4, despite his advanced age. This generous act by the restaurant’s owner sparked widespread admiration online, as it provides a lifeline for the elderly man who is the sole provider for his ageing mother. Read more about the story HERE.
