Security guards receive ฿200K from community for New Year’s
A week ago, a factory in Rayong gave their workers a 5.5 bonus and hosted a Japanese luncheon for them as a new years gift.
During the special time of the year, there’s no doubt that employees will greatly appreciate bonuses and presents. They’re considered to be big rewards for the hard work and effort they dedicated to their jobs over the past year.
Here’s another heartwarming story of someone receiving a well-deserved present: a Thai security guard team in Nonthaburi got ฿200,000 (~USD6,032) from more than 360 community members as a New Year’s present.
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360 households give ฿200K (~USD6,032) to security guards
On 2nd January 2021, the story of a security guard team at Sirikarn Home in Resort who received ฿200,000 (~USD6,032) as a New Year’s present circulated across social media.
Over 360 households in the gated community pooled in to deliver this gift.
Image credit: Sanook
The story was shared as a post on Facebook. One picture showed the amount of money that each household had pledged to reward the village’s security workers. The total amount of cash given was said to be approximately ฿200,000 (~USD6,032).
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In addition, villagers also gave them other presents such as New Year’s baskets that contained household items like a microwave, towels, etc.
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One of the villagers, 80, said that the reason they gave the security guards New Year’s gifts is that they have protected the village well and have always kept all of the households updated on current information.
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63-year-old security guard head, Narong Meeprom, revealed to the press that the security guard team has received New Year’s gifts from the villagers every year.
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He also expressed his appreciation for the New Year’s presents and thanked all villagers on behalf of his team for giving them such a large reward.
Netizens share their comments on the wholesome prize
After the story went viral on Facebook – amassing more than 22K likes – many netizens shared their thoughts on the issue.
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Translation: They must work very hard from then on.
One netizen commented that those security guards must work tirelessly from then on.
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Translation: Consider those gifts as bonuses for them
Another netizen suggested that the team consider the money given as a bonus for their hard work.
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Translation: Do good deed, receive good things
One Facebook user believed that the security guard team has done good deeds, so they deserve to be given good things.
Big rewards are a tried-and-true way to encourage teammates
We would like to congratulate the security guards for receiving a well-deserved prize for the amount of hard work and effort that they have dedicated for years.
We strongly believe that New Year’s rewards are a tried-and-true way to show our appreciation for someone who has done good things. Furthermore, giving them something will encourage them to keep up the good work, just like they’ve always done.
Cover images adapted from (Clockwise from Top Left): Sanook
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