Love in Action
Thailand

Flood Victims in Southern Thailand Receive Loving Support
By Bangkok News Group (Originally in Thai)

In July 2009, incessant torrential rainfall in Thailand caused widespread flooding, and over 3,000 families in Phang Nga province, the most seriously affected area, were isolated by the high water. Upon hearing of the disaster, Supreme Master Ching Hai immediately offered funds to help those who had lost their homes and possessions.

From July 21-23, 2009, our Association members in Bangkok and Southern Thailand formed a relief team to distribute aid and went to the Takua Pa district in Phang Nga, where the water levels had been two to three meters high for several days. Rice, vegetable oil, and soy sauce were distributed to 3,600 families in Takua Pa district as well as to 709 families in the Bang Sai sub-district, where the flooding was most severe. On July 24, the food distribution continued with another 550 families in the Takua Pa and Thai Mueang districts. Specially prepared sweets and soy milk were given to the children, and SOS flyers and Master’s sample booklets to the adults, who deeply appreciated Master’s loving concern and gave Her their special thanks.

Expenditures by Supreme Master Ching Hai
for Flood Relief Work in Thailand

Description Amount(Baht) Receipt
Relief supplies (rice, soy sauce, cooking oil, soy milk, cookies, etc.) 581,175 A
Transportation and miscellaneous (fuel, car rental, banners, bags, etc.) 26,185 B
Total Baht 607,360 (US$18,223)  
* Throughout the relief operation, fellow initiates paid
for their own traveling, food, and accommodation expenses.

 

To view the Humanitarian Relief Activities by the Supreme Master Ching Hai and Her International Association, please visit:
http://www.GodsDirectContact.org.tw/humanitarian
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