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Start-up fund for Hathai: reopening a tailoring shop after a fire in the building
A tailoring shop in Bangkok needs help replacing three industrial sewing machines after a fire in the building.
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For twelve years I have run a tailoring shop in Bangkok. In August, a fire in the building took three industrial sewing machines. 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 5 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 $1,000 goes:
• Replacing three industrial sewing machines: $590
• Initial stock: fabric and thread: $95
• Shop repairs and licensing: $140
• Working capital for the first month: $175
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Updates from Hathai
6% there. the plan for working capital for the first month is now scheduled. Thank you. - Hathai
Update from Bangkok: the plan for replacing three industrial sewing machines is now scheduled. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($50 in total) the plan for initial stock: fabric and thread is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Komal S. Sharma 🇮🇳 · $15
- Kimberly G. Thompson 🇺🇸 · $20
- İsmail Cem Acar 🇹🇷 · $13
- Vladimir Ivan Alexeev 🇺🇦 · $50
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I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Tlaquepaque.
thanks for sharing this, Hathai. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings.
Hope things get better soon. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 29 people at work. Blessings
Wishing you the best, Hathai. Shared this with my family. Greetings from Lagos
Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. We're a small family in Girona but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Bangkok.
small businesses are the heart of Bangkok. Hope you're open again soon. Greetings from Bonny.
Sending love, Hathai. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Allentown.
Rooting for you, Hathai. Hope the shop reopens soon. Take care.