I normally use the pic of the week post for something more visually beautiful but this image is just stuck in my head. As I rounded a street corner in downtown Bangkok I came across this child looking up at me with a cup of change. At first I felt like I got punched in the stomach. How old is this child, three? I took a picture, put some money in the cup and walked off feeling a bit of swelling in my eyes.
I don’t know the story behind this child but I never have seen a near infant laying on the ground in the middle of a large city. Fortunately it was the only child alone I saw but not the only child I saw begging for change. It is not an accurate portrayal of the streets of Bangkok, nor is it a rare sight either.
It’s not a rare sight here either unfortunately.
Scam or not? I don’t know- sad either way
Such a sight would get to me, too. Hugs.
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Was a rare moment for me
This is devastating and powerful!
Just saddening
I agree with Aimee: devastating and powerful. Scam or not, the child is suffering and likely not going to have a good life. Heartbreaking indeed…
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I felt guilt just taking a picture, but I wanted people to see