A restaurant owner in Chon Buri, Thailand, has offered a job to an unemployed man and his young son who recently became the focus of a viral story. The man and his son were charged an exorbitant 70 baht for a simple meal of rice and two eggs, leading to public outcry.
The story caught the attention of Chef Maggie, owner of Khlang Na Pla Khao Restaurant, who extended a job offer to the unemployed dad, eliciting widespread support and admiration online.
On May 2, the restaurant posted on Facebook asking for help to find the father and his son who had been seen eating the overpriced egg-rice dish. The post gained a lot of attention and shares, suggesting that the man could work at the local restaurant given his unemployment status.
Responding to the father’s predicament, Chef Maggie, whose real name is Pratchaya Prayat, expressed that he wanted to help out and provide an opportunity. The father could potentially fill the roles of a cook or a server at the restaurant, ensuring he had a source of income to support his family.
Pratchaya drew attention to the importance of supporting those in need during tough times. He sought to help all parties involved by offering the father a chance to earn a livelihood at his restaurant.
Before losing his job, the father had previously been a chef but was rendered unable to cook following an accident that injured his fingers. Pratchaya spoke to the man, offering him roles that did not require cooking, such as a server or order-taker. The man was considering another job in Bangkok, awaiting a call back in two to three days.
The restaurant owner’s empathy and initiative have garnered praise from the online community. His actions not only offered immediate help to the father and his son but also demonstrated the power of community support and social media in rallying together for a good cause.
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— 2024-05-02
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