Big-hearted garbage worker gives away reconditioned bicycles to needy kids on Children’s Day

A big-hearted garbage worker intends to celebrate Children’s Day by giving away reconditioned bicycles to underprivileged kids.

The refuse collector, Saksan “Bird” Maksorntong, revealed he has rebuilt a number of broken and abandoned bicycles he found on his rounds and plans to give them to underprivileged kids as a gift on Children’s Day.

Every second Saturday of January is Thailand’s National Children’s Day. It is a day when schools all over the country host a series of fun events for their pupils. Even the Thai prime minister is taking part. PM Prayut Chan o Cha is joining in the celebration by opening his office for children to explore.

For some underprivileged kids, Children’s Day is not a celebration at all, says the philanthropic garbage collector.

The 35 year old recognized there are thousands of underprivileged kids who miss out on…