Thai spouse and I have been here since 2010. We have renovated numerous condos and, so far, built two houses, with a third starting later this year. This activity has employed numerous local folks, from construction workers to plumbers, electricians, painters, tilers, roofers, swimming pool builders, landscapers, and so on. We've supported retail with dozens of major purchases of furniture, electronics, big appliances, housewares, etc. Selling over 20 projects has helped keep numerous agents in business, including their Thai staff.
As a previous poster mentioned, expats contribute greatly. And, our contributions help support many workers that a visiting tourist doesn't impact. Workers like pool cleaners, gardeners, car service mechanics, hospital workers, barbers and beauticians, local laundries, local businesses, such as fresh markets, etc., etc. Expat contributions were on vivid display during the covid years.
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