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Help Vilai restart a street-food cart in Pattaya after a fire in the building
Vilai lost a gas stove and two refrigerators to a fire in the building and needs $850 to reopen a street-food cart and support the family.
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For three years I have run a street-food cart in Pattaya. In August, a fire in the building took a gas stove and two refrigerators. I have no insurance, and the bank won't lend to me.
Before that, my customers came every Monday, and I employed 2 people from the neighborhood. I have been out of business for 6 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.
Once I'm back on my feet I plan to hire back the people I had to let go.
Where the $850 goes:
• Replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators: $420
• Initial stock: ingredients: $175
• Shop repairs and licensing: $45
• Working capital for the first month: $210
Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot.
Updates from Vilai
Wanted to say thank you properly. 6% funded and the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled.
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Is there anything that isn't money that would help Vilai?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about replacing a gas stove and two refrigerators, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.
Good luck, Vilai. Small businesses are the heart of Pattaya. Hope you're open again soon. Take care.
Stay strong, Vilai. Hope you make a strong comeback. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Pattaya.