How wig making in Thailand helps cancer patients and prisoners

About this episode

The episode discusses how wig making in Thailand provides support to cancer patients and prisoners through donated hair and handmade wigs.

Cancer patients in Thailand are finding comfort ― and confidence ― through an unusual network of support: donated hair, prison workshops, and free handmade wigs. Human-hair wigs can cost hundreds of dollars in Thailand, putting them out of reach for many patients already struggling with medical bills. A former nurse is trying to change that.

Topics covered

• wig making
• cancer support
• prison workshops
• handmade wigs
• healthcare accessibility

Keywords

• wig making
• cancer patients
• Thailand
• prison workshops
• handmade wigs
• donated hair
• healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Thailand

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