Sam Bath Houn

Sam Bath Houn
Status: Inactive
$1,000.00 Loan Request
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About the Entrepreneur Name: Sam Bath Houn
Business Name: Transportation
Location: Ta Khmao district, Cambodia
Primary Activity: Motorcycle Transport
Loan Requested: $1,000.00
Repayment Term: 12 months - repaid monthly
Loan Use: To purchase a motorbike and supplies for a shop.
Date Created: Dec 10, 2007

Mr. Houn Sam Bath (age 49) and his family live in a small village off of National Road Two about fifteen kilometers south of Phnom Penh. Houn and his wife (age 47), have been married since 1979 and have eight children, one of whom studies in school. The others work in nearby garment factories. His wife has a small stand selling groceries and other household goods in front of their house (see photo). Houn has been driving a motorbike taxi in Phnom Penh for ten years. His wife has had her shop for the same amount of time. He is requesting this, his family’s eighth loan from Maxima, to buy a new (second-hand) motorbike and to buy supplies for his wife’s shop. Phnom Penh may well be one of the world’s largest cities void of even one municipal bus. Motorbike taxis and tuk-tuks are the preferred and, with the rare exception of an automobile taxi, only way to get around. On a good day, Houn can make about 15,000 Riel (US) $3.75.