Bangkok Community Help Foundation launches first NGO homeless shelterListen to this articleSpearheaded by Greg Lange, left, and Friso Poldervaart (right), the Centre of Dreams was created to methodically tackle the root causes of homelessness rather than only its symptoms. (Photos supplied)The Bangkok Community Help Foundation has officially launched the Centre of Dreams, the first inner-city homeless shelter in Bangkok operated by a non-governmental organisation (NGO). The centre represents a major step forward in addressing homelessness in the Thai capital through a structured, long-term and dignified solution. “We’ve been helping the homeless population of Bangkok for years, distributing almost five million meals to vulnerable groups across the city,” said Friso Poldervaart, co-founder of the Bangkok Community Help Foundation. The Bangkok Community Help Foundation is a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations across Bangkok through emergency aid, long-term solutions and community-driven initiatives.

Source: Bangkok Post January 16, 2026 12:42 UTC