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As the above two articles make clear, Pornchai Moontri is now in Thailand where he has been picking up the pieces of a shattered life and building something from the wreckage. The group, Divine Mercy Thailand and Fr. John Hung Le from the Missionary Society of the Divine Word have provided spiritual and moral support and guidance for Pornchai. He is now engaged in the task of re-assimilating into a country, language, and culture only vaguely familiar .

Now in a more stable housing situation in the city of Pak Chong, Pornchai is exploring opportunities to employ his remarkable skill at fine woodworking. When in prison with Fr. MacRae he had access to a fully equipped woodworking shop where his skill was honed and where he created some impressive items.

But now his talent sits idly by so we have decided to begin a tool fund for Pornchai so that he may one day establish a small woodworking and carpentry shop in Thailand to continue this God-given trade in the spirit of Saint Joseph.

We have helped Pornchai purchase some small tools for woodcraft one at a time when funds permit, but he will also need some more sophisticated tools such as a lathe, band saw, router, planers, a small drill press, carving tools and other necessities of his trade. To view some samples of Pornchai’s work see the photos below.