The แม่บ้าน relationship

Many expats hire a แม่บ้าน, a housekeeper who comes once or twice a week or lives in. The relationship works best when it's clear and warm. Agree on the pay, the days, what tasks are included (ironing? cooking? walking the dog?) and paid holidays up front. Address her as พี่ plus her name, or ป้า if she's much older. Give instructions with ช่วย…หน่อยนะ, not orders, and give feedback privately and gently; a cold comment can feel like a big loss of face. Many employers add a bonus at New Year or Songkran and help with emergencies. A good housekeeper often becomes the person who knows your house best.