Schoolboy hailed for clearing rubbish from flooded city street
Amid heavy flooding in Bangkok, a schoolboy's simple act of civic-mindedness has drawn widespread praise online after he was filmed wading through murky water to collect floating rubbish before it could clog the drains.
In Bangkok, a schoolboy's act of collecting floating rubbish during a flood drew widespread social media praise. The clip, filmed on TikTok, showed the boy wading through murky waters to prevent drainage blockages. Uploaded on Saturday, the video quickly gained attention, with many commenting on his civic-mindedness. The footage was taken in Soi On Nut 17, where floodwaters reached nearly halfway up car wheels.
The boy, seeing floating rubbish bags, stopped, set down his school bag and umbrella, and began picking them up. He carried the waste to a nearby bin, clearing the flooded road. His action resonated with viewers, who praised both the boy and his parents for teaching civic responsibility. Many commended the boy's spontaneous effort and noted his strong public-minded values.
Described as a "little hero," the youngster's actions removed obstacles from the flooded roadway, helping restore normalcy to the area.
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