My grandfather and grandmother both have chronic illnesses. My grandfather receives an elderly allowance of 600 baht per month, while my grandmother, who is 58 years old, has not yet received an elderly allowance. My grandfather has high blood pressure, and my grandmother has systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), diabetes, and high blood pressure, which require regular medical visits.

 

My father works as a construction laborer, taking on daily wage jobs at various construction sites, earning 250-300 baht per day. However, he is obese and has high blood pressure, which affects his work and health.
My mother lost her job due to being laid off and currently has no income and no occupation. I also have an older sister who only completed Grade 9 and a younger sister who is currently in Grade 3.
The house I live in is a small house made of corrugated metal sheets and bricks, located on Treasury Department state property, in a crowded community behind the fresh market. We pay an annual house rent of 1,700 baht.

 

The area behind our house is used by my father to raise chickens, which sometimes causes unpleasant odors, but we have gotten used to it. The house has no separate bedrooms, with only one room serving as a shared bedroom, and there is only one bathroom in front of the house. The only electrical appliance we have at home is a television.
During the rainy season, we have problems with roof leaks, so we have to use containers to collect the dripping water. In the summer, the house gets extremely hot, making it impossible to stay inside, so we have to lay mats under the shade of trees beside the house.
Despite the difficult living conditions, I do not give up. I am determined to continue my education in Grade 7 so that I do not miss out on educational opportunities like my older sister, who had to stop studying.

 

I dream of completing Grade 9 and then pursuing vocational education to start working and improving my family's situation.
If I receive this scholarship, it will help alleviate the financial burden of my education, such as tuition fees, lunch costs, and other expenses, enabling me to continue my studies until Grade 9. In the future, I will be able to secure a stable job and support my family.