Serving those in need – March activities in Thailand
March has been a busy month for the members and volunteers of the Order of Malta In Thailand.
At the beginning of March, five wheelchairs, nappies, protective bed sheets, disposable gloves and dry food, were delivered to St. Louis Elderly Care Centre in Bangkok for the residents.
A week later members visited remote Health Centres in Ubon Ratchathani and donated 50 blood pressure monitors to be used by nurses and volunteers when visiting the sick at home.
On the 16th March, the Order donated nappys, protective bed sheets and dry food to Fr. Reynaldo Xaverian Missionaries of Tak Provinces to assist with displaced adults and children from Thai and Burmese communities.
All of the work undertaken in Thailand is done by the 13 members, three aspirants, two friends and a Magistral Chaplain. All projects are funded by the members who are committed to serving the less fortunate.
The Order of Malta Thailand will continue to visit Klong Toei( Bangkok slums) on a regular bases, bringing food, pampers, face masks, hand gels and support to the community.