SING BURI – A retired schoolteacher in central Thailand has won widespread praise after riding her motorcycle to a local hospital to donate 1 million baht of her own money, without any ceremony or fanfare.
Malee Sriraksa, a former teacher at Wat Yai Soi School in Khai Bang Rachan district, arrived at Sing Buri Hospital on her familiar blue motorcycle to personally hand over the donation.
The 1 million baht contribution was received by Dr. Piroon Pitahongnan, director of Sing Buri Hospital, who expressed his gratitude for her generosity.
The money will be used to renovate and improve the hospital’s private patient rooms, making them more comfortable and modern while enhancing services for patients from Sing Buri and neighbouring provinces.
Before riding home, Malee smiled and shared a few heartfelt words about how she felt after making the donation.
“My heart feels so full,” she said.
Her simple arrival on a motorcycle, carrying a donation worth 1 million baht, quickly captured attention on social media.
A video showing the retired teacher riding to the hospital without any formalities has been widely shared, with many Thai social media users praising her generosity and humility.
Sing Buri Hospital also posted photographs expressing its appreciation and wishing Malee continued good health.
Dr. Piroon assured her that the donation would be used for its intended purpose, improving the hospital’s facilities for the benefit of patients and visitors.
The story has touched many online, with the retired teacher’s quiet act of generosity drawing admiration for its simplicity and sincerity.
