'I'm not ashamed': Thai girl, 15, collects plastic bottles to support disabled father & help pay for school
Mothership - News·2026-04-11 17:01
A teenager in Thailand has recently gone viral for selling plastic bottles to support her family and fund her education.
Local television network CH7 reported the story of 15-year-old Benyapha Thanakornmonporn in Nonthaburi on Apr. 10, 2026.
Benyapha’s father has reportedly been bedridden for 16 years following a serious fall.
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penguin59 13/04/2026
nothing to be ashame at all , she is doing her best l am sure she foes other job too. Thai never say die from Sars to covid they are resilence!
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hedbcjdjidkdk 13/04/2026
The only reason I’m going back in the office 🏢 tomorrow I don’t want my mom 👩
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SunMoonStar12345 12/04/2026
No empty drink cans and plastic bottles can be collected in Singapore because all the plastic bottles and drinks cans are redeemed by users for 10 cents each.
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Idler reply SunMoonStar12345 14/04/2026
Be careful when buying future bottle drinks. If they just clean and re-bottle, there is a risk of bacteria remaining 👀
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ILoveEeEe 12/04/2026
Kept it up and God be with you all time
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Amd007 14/04/2026
You great daughter God bless you, hope one day you become rich yah
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