Thailand would be better if those with opportunities were willing to sacrifice some of them. - Sriburapa Na Nagara

Greetings! We were invited by Mr. Joe Pakorn to participate in a project to distribute sanitary napkins to villagers in a high-altitude community in Tak Province on June 10-12, 2016. We readily agreed to assist. Mr. Joe coordinated with Mr. Offroad Sab-khun4 Korat and the Jeep Buayai Group, who provided transportation for the sanitary napkins. The offroad group also donated supplies and cash to the school. The round trip to the mountain covered 160 km, and the journey was challenging due to continuous rain from the evening of June 10th to the morning of June 11th. Stay tuned for the story of our journey and the obstacles we faced. Get ready for a wild ride!

How wonderful it is that we have crossed paths.

Traveling allows us to see the world from different perspectives and experience the true meaning of friendship.

Following our previous project with Joe, we embarked on a journey to Tak province.

The online world is sharing a message asking for donations of sanitary pads to help girls in the Doi Amkoi mountains.

On April 5th, a Facebook user named Pakon Homchoti posted a request for donations of sanitary pads for children in remote areas of Doi Omkoi, Chiang Mai. The post has been widely shared on social media.

The poster provided the following details...

Donations of sanitary pads are being sought for young girls in the Doi Amkoi mountains. Due to a shortage, girls who have started menstruating and lack access to sanitary pads are forced to sit by the river or stream, which is a very unfortunate situation. While we cannot create a sustainable project at this time, we hope to alleviate some of their suffering.

We will distribute the items to the villages of Ti Pa Lae, Wa Mae Tha, Mo Po Tha, Sla De Kee, Pri Gro, Ta Ko Ka, and Ti Ta E Kee in Omkoi District, Chiang Mai. There are 170 young girls in these villages who are in need of these items.

Donations of sanitary pads are welcome and can be sent to Mr. Pakorn Homchote, Water Supply and Maintenance Project, Phanom Tuan, Muang Chum District, Tha Muang District, Kanchanaburi 71110. Donations will be accepted until August 16, 2016. The poster also stated that he only accepts sanitary pads and not cash. For more information, please call 091-2926-174.

Source

A Thai news article about a social issue.

On the morning of June 10, 2016, at 6:25 AM, we went to help Mr. Joe load his belongings onto a 6-wheeled truck. Initially, only two of us were loading, but after a while, two of Mr. Joe's workers came to help.

It took quite an effort to move everything, leaving us quite sweaty.

The offroad sab-khun4 korat group will cover the cost of the six-wheeled truck rental. Thank you very much.

And as always, I end up behind the lens, no time to edit photos, with trips constantly looming. Reviews need to be finished week after week, or else they'll pile up.

9:30 AM. Departed from Kanchanaburi Province to Tak Province. We rode in a six-wheeled truck, which was incredibly enjoyable. (It feels like each trip is getting more and more comfortable.)

The offroad sab-khun4 korat group, mostly from Nakhon Ratchasima, traveled to Tha Song Yang District, Tak Province. According to Joe, the group consisted of 17 vehicles, including the jeep group from Bua Yai. They arrived in Tha Song Yang in the evening of June 10th, with some vehicles arriving at 1 am and others at 5 am. It rained throughout the journey.

During the journey, rain and fog fell, making it necessary to be more careful for safety.

We arrived at Tha Song Yang District with Mr. Joe around 7:00 PM. Upon arrival, we held a meeting to discuss the travel plan for the next day.

The off-road group is resting here.

The remaining five people, including us, stayed at another location nearby.

Everyone woke up early to travel to Mae Salid District. We will film there and have breakfast. Along the way, there were fallen trees blocking the road, likely caused by the relentless rain.

Let's have breakfast. The rain is still falling.

Labor-intensive work requires

Despite the rain, everyone was excited for the clip.

The luggage was loaded onto the truck, and then the convoy was formed on the road. The luggage was secured once more.

The distance from Mae Salit to Mae Raemong is 20 kilometers.

Departure time: 10:00 AM.

11:00 AM: Arrival at the Mon Khru Ba Sai viewpoint.

11:11 AM: Arrival at Mae Raemeng Waterfall

Is it beautiful? The water just arrived today because it has been raining heavily since the 10th.

The trail is dotted with numerous small waterfalls and landslides.

12:00 p.m. marks the end of the highway. Please proceed with caution on the road ahead.

Water gushed through the streambed.

Although the highway has come to an end, our journey as a group is far from over.

Hipster houses in this area.

The road ahead will alternate between concrete and dirt sections, eventually becoming entirely dirt.

The rain is still falling.

A shortcut winding along the mountainside and ridge.

The flash flood arrived about an hour before us. If it had rained heavily, the bridge would have collapsed, and we would have been stranded in the forest.

Taking a photo with the floodwater is thrilling.

Stop and wait for the water level.

The water level began to rise rapidly as soon as the car was parked, and it flooded the path.

Hazy and ethereal.

This section of the road is entirely unpaved.

The first hill we encountered was extremely challenging, even for experienced off-road vehicles. Some vehicles were unable to make the ascent.

The steep and long path made us dizzy when we ran to deliver shovels and hoes.

It took until 5:00 PM for all vehicles to pass the first hill.

The trail winds through hills and ridges, interspersed with scattered villages. The surrounding area is characterized by terraced rice fields, corn plantations, and cassava farms.

The journey was fraught with challenges, as landslides and fallen trees obstructed the path, requiring frequent detours and clearance.

The road conditions are as you can see, with heavy rain causing the road to collapse and the ground to sink.

Cover the road and mark it for safety.

Everyone is still in good spirits, despite the challenging journey.

This is a villager's car.

The roadside scenery is beautiful.

One vehicle was damaged and parked in the village before continuing the journey.

After a short journey, we arrived at our destination. Everyone helped to unload the belongings, and the villagers, upon learning of our arrival, came out in large numbers to assist.

The box was soaked by the rain until it became soggy and disintegrated.

The school is an old wooden building with a dirt floor.

When there is time, arrange to find a place to sleep.

Then I went to cook dinner.

We brought our own rice, but the villagers also brought us some as a gift.

Eating at the speed of light, must be hungry. Hehe.

They sleep soundly.

After chatting until around 10 pm, they went their separate ways to sleep.

All transported items

The students' classroom

The cafeteria has one chopping board and two knives.

A simple breakfast option: instant noodles.

Respect the national flag.

The student donated their personal flag to the school because the school's flag was small and old.

This child has leukemia. The off-road group donated money to help cover the child's travel expenses for treatment.

Distributing supplies to local residents.

We gave away everything we had, even the fruit. We shared it and it was delicious.

After packing, we went to plant trees together. We taught the villagers about the importance of forests.

A beautiful view from the top of the hill in front of the school by Mr. Prateep.