Yesterday, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) offered an official commemorative certificate and scholarships to Suphanat “Pon” Sriyod for his exemplary good behavior.
As reported by Coconuts Bangkok, 14-year-old Pon has become an Internet celebrity after a photo of him helping his street sweeper mother after school began circulating through the online community. The ninth grade student at Ratchabophit School has helped his mother for five years, saying that his mother’s age and poor health have prompted him to do so.
According to the BMA, Pon will obtain THB3,000-per-year during his senior high school years and THB5,000-per-year for his undergraduate education. He also received THB10,000 from donations.
