Thai immigrant sets up food stall and receives support from Chiayi County Service Center

Lin Su Zhen (林素貞), an immigrant from Thailand, set up a Thai food stall in Minxiong Township, Chiayi County that enables migrant workers and immigrants to draw comfort from their hometown dishes. Besides, locals can have a taste of Thai cuisine here too.  

Three years ago, Lin Su Zhen’s husband was admitted to the long-term care center due to a stroke. Therefore, she became the only pillar of the food stall. Unfortunately, the stall was again heavily affected because of the COVID-19 outbreak.  

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Thai migrant workers and immigrants draw comfort from their hometown dishes. (Photo / Provided by Chiayi County Service Center)

The staff of the National Immigration Agency (Chiayi County Service Center) thus visited Ms. Lin and provided supportive services together with the Family Service Center for New Immigrants of Chiayi City.  

The 66-year-old Lin has been residing in Taiwan for more than 20 years. She was working in an iron factory. She decided to devote her energies to starting a food stall because of her colleague’s words, “Your bento looks delicious, can I have a try?” 

Facing immense medical fees and having recovered from the knee operation, she endures the pain and still purchases ingredients in the early morning. Once she has free time, she would visit her husband and hope they can keep each other company while getting old.  

“Although I cannot understand the Chinese language much, I am grateful to those who have helped me along the way.” 

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It is hoped that through the mobile service unit, immigrants living in remote areas can be taken care of. (Photo / Provided by Chiayi County Service Center) 

Lin Bing Huang (林炳煌), the Director of Chiayi County Service Center, mentioned that Lin Su Zhen’s spirit of striving to take care of her husband and make a living is admirable.  

It is hoped that through the mobile service unit, immigrants living in remote areas can be taken care of. In addition, the Service Center will continue to collaborate with the Family Service Center for New Immigrants of Chiayi City and further aid immigrant families in need.