Nong Omsin', a 10-year-old girl who was hit in the hand by a firecracker, draws pictures of bouncy pigs on cloth bags to sell to help her mother earn money for her medical expenses. Miss Chalida or Nong Omsin, 10 years old, Grade 5 student at Wat Khao Wang School, Mueang District, Ratchaburi Province, spends her free time during school break drawing 'Moo Deng' on cloth bags to sell to help ease the burden on her parents. Due to her physical condition, she is not like other children because she was in an accident where a firework exploded in 2018 while visiting a temple fair. She was injured and was sent to Siriraj Hospital for treatment until now. Each trip costs more than 20,000 baht, including the cost of a room for about 7 days. As for Nong Omsin's mother, she is suffering from a tumor in her uterus and is waiting for surgery. Her father is pushing a vegetable cart at the market. Nong Omsin said that she wants to earn money to help her mother, who draws pictures of bouncing pigs in cloth bags because th ey are popular and are selling for 159 baht. Currently, there are customers who have ordered to draw many styles, such as giant capybaras and many other cute animal cartoons. Reporters reported that after people learned about the girl's gratitude, kind-hearted adults from government agencies, various stores, and the general public provided assistance, such as the Don Tako Subdistrict Administrative Organization, who brought tables, chairs, consumer goods, and some money to give to the girl so that she could draw artwork to sell to interested people more quickly. In addition, there were kind-hearted people who gave money, called to ask for details, and supported the girl's drawings, resulting in the number of orders for bags and various paintings reaching over 200. For those who would like to help the girl or are interested in the girl's work, please contact Ms. Chantima Charoensuk, the mother of Nong Omsin. Source: Thai News Agency
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