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Stop the eviction: 4 months of rent for Uthai's family in Bangkok

After a long illness, Uthai is 4 months behind on rent and has a notice to vacate from the landlord.

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Uthai Lalita Phongsri
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Bangkok
After a sudden layoff at the textile factory, I fell 4 months behind on rent. Last Thursday a notice to vacate was taped to my door, and the amount I owe is $1,200. My landlord has been understanding for a while, but he has now been clear: if the arrears aren't cleared by October, 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 weekend shifts, and I'm applying for help from local services, but nothing will arrive in time without the rest of the gap covered here. The money will be paid directly to the landlord and I'll upload the receipt once it's done. Where the $1,200 goes: • Utilities in arrears: $85 • Rent arrears (4 months): $850 • First month of rent as a buffer: $265 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
due date
2026-10-11
bill type
Rent arrears

Updates from Uthai

  1. We're at 22% thanks to 9 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

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  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $53

    “Thinking of you. Hope the October deadline works out. - Ibadan”

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    “Stay strong. Thought of Uthai all day after reading this. - Barcelona”

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    “Thought of Uthai all day after reading this. - Pune”

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    “Wish I could do more. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Cebu City”

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    “Wishing you the best. Saw your post and had to give. - Toulouse”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Been where you're, it gets better. - Thiruvananthapuram”

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Uthai.

    • Uthai Lalita PhongsriOwnerAnswerAddress verified

      Sure. The biggest one is utilities in arrears, $85. 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.

  • Thinking of you and your family, Uthai. Shared it with a few friends

    • Stay strong, Uthai. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. Wish I lived closer to Angeles so I could bring a meal. All the best.

      • Rachel HansenID verified

        thinking of you, Uthai. Hope this works out for you. Don't give up. Blessings.

        • Hailey LewisQuestion

          Is there anything that isn't money that would help Uthai?

          • Best of luck, Uthai. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Durgapur.

            • How is Uthai doing now?

              • keep going. This could happen to any of us. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Love from Kansas City.

                • Stay strong, Uthai. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings

                  • Thinking of you and your family, Uthai. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 27 people at work

                    • Linda Efua NtimPhoto verified

                      Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out.

                      • Sending good thoughts, Uthai. This could happen to any of us. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

                        • Thanks for sharing this, Uthai. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Austin donated after I showed her your page. Take care

                          • Hope things get better soon, Uthai. Shared it with a few friends. Take care

                            • Rebecca L. FloresPhoto verified

                              Hang in there. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.

                              • thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

                                • Yiğit YılmazPhoto verified

                                  shared this with my family. Put this on a community board in Bhaktapur this morning. Take care

                                  • sending love, Uthai. I hope your landlord gives you a bit more time while this comes together. God bless

                                    • You're not alone, Uthai. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

                                      • I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Love from Amsterdam

                                        • a secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust

                                          • Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Birmingham but we're thinking of you. Greetings from Birmingham

                                            • take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Bangkok!

                                              • Sending love, Uthai. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care

                                                • Thinking of you and your family, Uthai. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

                                                  • Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Bangkok.

                                                    • This could happen to any of us. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Bangkok

                                                      • you're not alone. I was in a similar spot a few years ago and it did get better.

                                                        • Rooting for you. A secure home matters so much. Hope you're settled soon. My husband and I read this together. Blessings

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