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My taxi: Opas's only way to earn a living
Without my taxi Opas can't work; a $250 repair would put him back on the road.
🇹🇭 10227, Bang Khen, Bangkok, Thailand1,431 views
I make my living with my taxi. 12 weeks ago the rear axle failed, and the mechanic says the repair will cost $250. Without the vehicle I earn nothing.
I have been borrowing from friends to pay rent, and now I have run out of people to ask.
I support my younger brothers and sisters. Before the breakdown I worked twelve hours a day, six days a week. I have been offered extra shifts for the next four months if I can just get the vehicle working.
I have a written estimate from a certified mechanic and will upload it here.
All money will go toward the parts and labor on the estimate, with a small amount for road tax and insurance renewal.
Where the $250 goes:
• rear axle replacement (parts): $175
• Towing and inspection: $25
• Road tax and insurance renewal: $50
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Opas
Updates from Opas
We're at 32% thanks to 2 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
We're at 30% thanks to 1 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
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So sorry you're going through this, Opas. This could happen to any of us. Love from Prayagraj!
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Opas?
Thank you. If you're in Bang Khen I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks, that means a lot.
Thinking of you, Opas. I'd happily buy from you once you're back up. Put this on a community board in Toronto this morning. Take care.
Hope it all works out, Opas. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Tel Aviv.
Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.
Best of luck. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Oaxaca de Juárez.