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Keep a roof over Pongsak's head in Bangkok
After a car accident, Pongsak is 5 months behind on rent and has a 10-day notice to quit from the landlord.
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After a sudden layoff at the construction firm, I fell 5 months behind on rent. Last Friday a 10-day notice to quit was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,150.
My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by July, we must leave.
I have a teenager still in school at home. Moving isn't just an expense - it would mean new schools, a new commute and no deposit to put down anywhere else.
I have started working evenings as a cleaner, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here.
Funds go to the landlord and nowhere else. Any amount left over after the arrears are cleared will go toward next month's rent.
Where the $1,150 goes:
• Rent arrears (5 months): $840
• Late fees and court costs: $30
• Utilities in arrears: $45
• First month of rent as a buffer: $235
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
- due date
- 2026-08-07
- bill type
- Rent arrears
Updates from Pongsak
24% there. the plan for late fees and court costs is now scheduled. Thank you.
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“Keep your head up. Only $50 but hope it helps. - Kikuyu”
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- Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $195
“Thought of Pongsak all day after reading this. - Lagos”
- Shweta W. Tandon 🇮🇳 · $5
“Thought of Pongsak all day after reading this. - Mumbai”
- Stefan Wolfgang Albrecht 🇩🇪 · $100
“Good luck. Thought of Pongsak all day after reading this. - Nuremberg”
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“Get well soon. Thought of Pongsak all day after reading this.”
- Angelica G. Domingo 🇵🇭 · $25
- Anonymous 🇯🇵 · $100
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take care. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings
is there anything that isn't money that would help Pongsak?
Wishing you the best, Pongsak. This could happen to any of us. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Gqeberha.
Best of luck. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. All the best.
Good luck, Pongsak. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Thinking of Bangkok.
how is Pongsak doing now?
Hang in there, Pongsak. Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Jerusalem.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Pongsak.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rent arrears (5 months) is the biggest at $840. It helps to be asked.
Good luck. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. My husband and I read this together. Take care.
Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. Don't give up. Blessings.
Wishing you peace, Pongsak. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.
Sending love. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Love from Mapo.
sending strength, Pongsak. Rent stress is the worst. Hope this helps.