Welcome to the first in what I hope to become another regular feature on this website, where we will take a look into the lives of local Thai people. Whether just visiting or living here in Thailand I am sure you are interested in the lives of your hosts and would like to know and learn a little more. As this series goes on and i refine my interview techniques, then these features will become more and more in depth.
A Day in The Life of Mrs Wilaipron- Shop Keeper at Wat Chedi Luang.
Mrs Wilaipron is a 40 year old Mother of 1 young son and runs the snack stall towards the Ratchadamnoen Rd side entrance , inside the grounds of Wat Chedi Luang.
The stall essentially caters to the Monks and Novices at the Temple school , but is also open to passing visitors.
Her working day starts at 6am when she and her husband arrive at the Temple and spend the first hour or so in preparation for the day, sweeping the area in front of the stall and getting ready for the arrival of the many Monks and Novices who come to the School and University at Wat Chedi Luang.
During work hours, 6am-4pm, Mrs Wilapron can be seen with a friendly smile on her face as she serves up snack food and drinks. One of her hobbies is listening to music and you may notice the earphones of her mp3 as she works away to her favourite tunes.
Mrs Wilaipron says she started the business to provide for her family and is very happy in her work, with no great plans for anything bigger. She appreciates her work and surroundings, and no doubt takes pleasure from being a maternal figure in the lives of the many young Novices she caters for.
When not at work, like many wives and mothers around the world, her spare time is taken up by keeping the family home in order.
