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An NGO working in the area reports that approximately 600 homeless individuals are living in public spaces around Bangkok. Alarmingly, about 60% of them are senior citizens, many suffering from health issues that hinder self-care. One such individual, an elderly man named Somsak, has been homeless for nearly five years. He has been living in various locations, struggling with the heat while trying to stay clean—taking multiple baths a day to cool down and maintain hygiene.

Daily Struggles and Community Care

NGO workers describe the daily routines of these individuals, highlighting challenges such as:

• Maintaining hygiene in extreme heat, requiring multiple baths and frequent hydration.