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One family’s generosity has become an example in Thailand. After his death, the family was organizing a feast amidst mourning. But thinking it was a buffet, two groups of tourists came there to eat. What the family did after this won everyone’s hearts.
Tourists came and enjoyed the food twice in three days (Image- Social Media)
A family in Thailand is in the news these days. This family made some tourists who had come to the banquet in their house sit and feed them with love. These tourists had come to visit Thailand. He mistook the banquet for a food court and entered inside to eat.
The family had organized a traditional feast after the death of their relative. This feast was in memory of the deceased, where family and relatives gathered. A group of foreigners also entered there. But the family members served him the food without interrupting. The reality came out when the tourists asked for the bill.
Samjha Regular Buffet
Buffet is organized at many places in Thailand. Foreigners go there and enjoy local food. These groups also considered the banquet to be a buffet of a normal restaurant and started eating. The family did not stop him even after seeing unknown people. On the first day the tourists ate a lot and left. The same groups came again the next day. This time the family welcomed him with a smile and served him food. The tourists later came to know that this feast was held after someone’s death. He was shocked and started apologizing to the family. But the family asked them to eat freely.
pictures went viral
Pictures and videos of this incident went viral on social media. People are calling this an example of humanity. The family was from a small town in Thailand, where local tradition involves holding a feast in memory of the deceased. The landlord or relatives said that the deceased had always said that “one should take everyone along in life.” The family adopted the same sentiment. The tourists later posted on social media, “We made a mistake, but the family who forgave us and fed us is the real hero.” This incident continued for three days. On the first day two groups, on the second day again the same people and on the third day some new tourists also joined. The family welcomed us with a smile every time. People are writing on social media – “So much generosity even in sorrow”, “This is real culture”, “Example of hospitality of Thailand”. This story teaches us how important it is to take care of the happiness of others even in times of sorrow. The family not only fed the tourists but also gave them a sense of belonging.
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