channel59/Justice in the Land of Smiles

Aor cleaning the apartment while Kim is resting during the day. Before Kim was shot he had taken care of his wife and children, cleaned the apartment and cooked; he worked as a food vendor to pay for food, rent and utilities, and for the kids' schooling. The shots left him paralyzed from the waist down, forcing him to remain in bed all day while his wife, Aor, had to do all the things he had done before. But in addition to performing all chores single-handedly, she became her husband's caregiver. Kim needed assistance with everything. Aor cooked for him, washed him, and helped him when he needed to relieve himself. The family now had no income; both Kim and Aor had to stay at home, and the children were in school. They received some financial support from the government, from organizations, volunteers, and from friends and family. They were dependent on the support in order to survive.

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Copyright: Alexander Widding/4SEE
Image Size: 4016x2672 / 2.4MB; 2010 Abhisit Abhisit Vejjajiva alexander widding aor army Asia Aussawasirimaankong Bangkok care clean democrat party government Home justice justice in the land of smiles kim land of smiles military no justice Paralysed paralysis pheu thai party political disturbance political turmoil politics redshirt red shirts shot shot down THAILAND Thanutoush Thanutoush Aussawasirimaankong Vejjajiva victim victim of violence violence

Aor cleaning the apartment while Kim is resting during the day. Before Kim was shot he had taken care of his wife and children, cleaned the apartment and cooked; he worked as a food vendor to pay for food, rent and utilities, and for the kids' schooling. The shots left him paralyzed from the waist down, forcing him to remain in bed all day while his wife, Aor, had to do all the things he had done before. But in addition to performing all chores single-handedly, she became her husband's caregiver. Kim needed assistance with everything. Aor cooked for him, washed him, and helped him when he needed to relieve himself. The family now had no income; both Kim and Aor had to stay at home, and the children were in school. They received some financial support from the government, from organizations, volunteers, and from friends and family. They were dependent on the support in order to survive.