His story exposes years of parental neglect and a lack of state mechanisms to help abandoned children. After his heart-wrenching story went viral, assistance -- in the form of donations and state support -- began to pour in. But the question remains: why did he have to suffer in the first place? We must not forget that Peepo's story is also the story of abandoned children across Thailand. The state must provide accessible and efficient support systems -- such as child welfare monitoring and services -- long before children are forced onto the streets.

Source: Bangkok Post March 19, 2026 23:43 UTC