As I entered the shop I was amazed at the sight that
greeted me. There were plastic rain Macs, embroidery sets, knitting wool,
rubber gloves, toothbrushes, portable movie screens, curtain wire, a sewing
service, photocopying and fax service, computers, typewriters, faxes, art,
stationery and computer supplies - the list is endless. Among the other
services they offer are ring binding and laminating, computer repairs, and a
delivery service.
Finding what you require may take a little investigation
but it’s interesting. Since there were plenty of cartridges to suit me, my
problem was immediately solved, so I asked how long the shop had been there
and the owner, Khun Yoothasak, came to speak to me. Yoothasak speaks English
very well and told me the shop has been in the Pattaya area for 25 years,
although it was first in Naklua and called Silpawitthayabun. When they moved
to the new premises the name changed to Silpaban.
I then spoke to Yoothasak’s daughter, who is back home
on break from studying in San Francisco. She said she hopes to return again
when she has completed her education to modernize the shop. I said, “Oh
no, I love it the way it is, sort of chaotic.” Unfortunately, as she says,
things have to move with the times.
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