Scavenging

I went scavenging with people from Nong Wang slum located just 10 minutes from my apartment here in Kohn Kaen. Ironic thing is that we took a motorcycle to go scavenging back on Kohn Kaen University campus near where I live. I did a photo essay assignment on scavenging. Here are just a few of those pictures.

In Nong Wang Slum community located in Khon Kaen, Thailand, P’Dom, age 35, prepare for his daily routine of scavenging. P’Dom has a special needs and cannot talk but nonetheless he is able to go about his daily routines successfully. P’Dom sets out on his motorcycle prepared with the necessary tools for his morning of scavenging. He connects his cart to his motorcycle to carry his findings and takes with him a shovel, a dust pan and a broom.

P’Dom travels just 10 minutes from his home in the slum to Khon Kaen University campus where he scavenges. The dumpster is located in a parking lot on Khon Kaen campus. He is familiar with the area and is at ease as he instantly jumps in to the dumpster.