SURAT THANI: A 10-year-old who builds pictures with modelling clay and sells them to help pay for his mother’s cancer treatment has caught the eye of a national artist, who has accepted him as his student.
He has also been recognised by provincial authorities.
Surat Thani governor Wichawut Jinto on Wednesday gave Methasit Boonphoei, a fifth grader at Manitanukroh School in Muang district, a certificate honouring his dedication to helping his parents.
The governor said Methasit had mastered clay modelling, winning awards and raising funds for his family, helping pay for this…
