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A photo of a school student feeding his brother instant noodle on a motorcycle during rush hour in Bangkok taken by The Nation’s photographer has gone viral on social media.
Sukol Kerdnaimongkol, the photographer, captured the picture while he was struck at a red light traffic on the mouth of Soi Sukhumvit 77.
When The Nation posted the photo on its Facebook page, The Nation Bangkok , for about one hour, it was shared 75 times. And it won more than 200 likes.
A Facebook users named Joke Jessada showed sympathy to the kids, writing a comment at The Nation’s Facebook that “What 's the parent thinking during the morning rush? Why do people have to live like this?”
Many Facebook users expressed concerns over safety.
Andrew Tait was more cautious, saying “They could at least wear their helmets.”
Anchalee Tienkachart wrote that it was very dangerous. She said she felt sympathetic to Bangkokians and asked the authority to be more serious with solving traffic problem in Bangkok.
Roger James said “ Would be good if they had helmets on like the rider.”
Tim Noppawan said the parents need to held responsible for risking safety of their kids.
