The story of a 70-year-old scavenger, riding his motorcycle with a sidecar from Ubon Ratchathani province to Trat and receiving a warm welcome from locals, has become another proof of the power of social media and Thai people’s generosity and kindness.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has urged Thais to play good hosts to foreign tourists by showing kindness and goodwill to help boost the country’s tourism.