webfact Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Aussie Phuket expats to hold fundraiser for disabled Patong street vendorMatt Pondhttp://www.thephuketnews.com/photo/listing/2016/1461656159_1-org.jpgPHUKET: -- A group of Australian expats in Phuket will hold a fundraiser next Friday (May 6) to buy a mobility scooter for a young disabled Thai man who sells various wares on Bangla Rd.The event will be held at the Kangaroo Bar, a favourite hangout for a large number of Aussie expats in Patong.The man, “Mr Pom”, will be presented with a brand-new Quantum Power Chair at a presentation night also at the Kangaroo Bar the following Friday (May 13).Mr Pom was born with severe physical disabilities, including no arms, no right leg and his left leg is not very functional. He currently uses an old skateboard to get around.He is friends with Wan and Aen, both previous recipients of electric mobility scooters kindly provided by Pride Mobility Australia.Full story: http://www.thephuketnews.com/aussie-phuket-expats-to-hold-fundraiser-for-disabled-patong-street-vendor-57180.php-- Phuket News 2016-04-26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Not often you see kindness from the convicts towards a pom.I'm sure that must have influenced their decision. Seriously, well done lads, nice gesture. Added: Bloody hell! Mr Pom was born with severe physical disabilities, including no arms, no right leg and his left leg is not very functional. He currently uses an old skateboard to get around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 This Aussie group have donated mobility scooters in Patong over the years ... well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johncat1 Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Aussies are a great bunch of honest warm hearted people, and that is a compliment fron a whinging pom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiduncankk Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Fair dinkum to the Aussies, nice gesture lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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