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Back to business - Kamol's comeback in Bangkok

Kamol has run a tailoring shop for six years; floodwater destroyed the equipment, and $1,150 will put it back on its feet.

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Kamol Ampai
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Bangkok
For six years I have run a tailoring shop in Bangkok. In August, floodwater took three industrial sewing machines. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me. Before that, my customers came every Tuesday, and I employed 1 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 7 weeks. This business pays my children's school fees and rent. I have already started working from home in small ways, but I can't meet orders without proper equipment. Every contribution brings me closer to reopening, and I promise to post photos as I buy each item. I'll buy equipment from local suppliers and post photos and receipts as I go. Where the $1,150 goes: • Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $750 • Initial stock: fabric and thread: $105 • Shop repairs and licensing: $145 • Working capital for the first month: $150 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
#small-business#livelihood#restart

Updates from Kamol

  1. Thank you all. We're at 43% now ($500). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Bangkok: we've started the first stage. We're at 28% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Francis K. Ramos

    Take care. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

    • Tushar N. BhideQuestion

      How is Kamol doing now?

      • Yaw Joseph GyamfiPhoto verified

        Hope it all works out. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Badagry donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Badagry.

        • Pranjal N. GaikwadQuestion

          is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kamol.

          • Kamol AmpaiOwnerAnswerID verified

            Sure. The biggest one is replacing three industrial sewing machines, $750. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. It helps to be asked.

        • Rahma Ghada Al-Farsi

          Praying for you, Kamol. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

          • Owen Silva

            good luck, Kamol. Small businesses are the heart of Bangkok. Hope you're open again soon

            • Gizem Yasemin Taş

              keep going. Hope the shop reopens soon. God bless

              • Mi-sook So-yeon Na

                Praying for you, Kamol. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

                • Shuvo Anisur HaquePhoto verified

                  Thinking of you. Hope you get there. My husband and I read this together

                  • Isaiah E. GonzalesID verified

                    Thinking of you, Kamol. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. My husband and I read this together.

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