A heart for humanity


  • People
  • Friday, 01 Nov 2013

A Thai sexagenarian firmly believes in giving back to society – whether it be cash, foodstuff or even coffins.

HAVE you ever heard of people donating coffins? That’s a jaw-dropper all right. But Thai businesswoman Choompoonudh Eakturapakal, 66, has no qualms about making such donations. A Buddhist, she deems such acts as meritorious.

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