UNBELIEVABLE PICTURES: Man with FOUR STONE leg left unable to work
A MONK in Thailand is appealing for help through social media for one man who has been suffering with a FOUR STONE leg.
42-year-old Boonthing Namphet has a four stone leg that affects his ability to work
Monk Bhin of the Ruamkatanyu Foundation in Bangkok is trying to help 42-year old Boonthing Namphet who has been unable to work due to this debilitating condition.
Lymphadenitis is an infection of the lymph nodes and , in this case, it means even the smallest movement brings severe pain and consequent almost total disablement.
Consequentlky Boonthing’s family must rely on his wife’s meagre earnings of 250 Thai baht per day (about £5.50) and even this is forfeited when she has to accompany him to hospital aand stay overnight there.
The man suffers from Lymphadenitis which results in the swelling and pain
Their house has become so dilapidated due to there being no funds for maintenance and they are forced to live with relatives.
However, the Foundation helps where it can by providing limited funds and transportation for his hospital visits.
Monk Bhin is trying to raise funds to help out the man as much as he can
In fact the minibus the foundation uses was donated by the beer giant Singha reflecting the strong reputation that Monk Bhin has in Thailand.
Monk Bhin’s appeal through social media means that ordinary Thai people can also assist but Boonthing’s bank (BAAC) does not have an online facility.