Boy collects rubbish from flooded road to prevent them from blocking drains
A young boy in Bangkok, Thailand, has been praised online for wading through murky floodwater to collect rubbish during the rain.
In a TikTok video by @Ndphk on Saturday (26 Sept), the boy can be seen dragging rubbish out of the water before dumping it into a nearby trash bin.
Source: @Ndphk on TikTok
The camera then zoomed in on his school bag and umbrella, which had been left on the ground and soaked by the rain.
At the end, the boy turned to signal the vehicle to go ahead.
Source: @Ndphk on TikTok
“The boy left his bag and umbrella on the ground to clear rubbish on a rainy day,” the caption read.
The Original Poster (OP) also complimented his act under the post.
Netizens moved by his civic-minded actions
After the clip went viral, many netizens praised the boy for his actions.
A netizen commented that his parents must have taught him very well.
Translation: Wow! His parents have taught him very well
Source: TikTok
Another commenter said they were proud of the boy.
Translation: I don’t even know him, but I am proud of him
Source: TikTok
After seeing the clip, the boy himself left a comment thanking people for their kind words.
Translation: Thanks for the compliments and support
Source: TikTok
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Featured image adapted from @Ndphk on TikTok.
