Monthly Archives: August 2015

Look What We Have

Posted on August 30, 2015 by rich1019

Thais love taking pictures, especially selfies. They snap photos at restaurants, at temples, at funerals, at meetings and in classrooms and even while on holiday. Social media are filled with smiling or pouty-lipped Thais aiming their cellphones at themselves. When … Continue reading →

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Wouldn’t It Have Been Nice?

Posted on August 18, 2015 by rich1019

The Queen’s Birthday, August 12, was also Mother’s Day here in Thailand. Pictures of the Queen had been hung up around the country starting in early July. Queen Sirikit was born on a Friday, so sky blue is her color … Continue reading →

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Crass…Dismissed

Posted on August 7, 2015 by rich1019

It was quite the dismissive gesture, very un-Thai-like. Everyday on my walk to and from work I pass the same people going about their daily routines: sweeping, bringing out the trash, gossiping. I smile and nod and sa-wat-dii my way … Continue reading →

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Eating Many Things in One Bite

Posted on August 5, 2015 by rich1019

Miang kham. เมี่ยงคำ. Translated it means ‘eating many things in one bite.’ This is one of the traditional foods found in Thailand and now is the season. It’s the rainy season and the wet lowlands are bringing forth a bounty of … Continue reading →

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The Hammock

Posted on August 1, 2015 by rich1019

First it was the reading of the Peace Corps Pledge, aloud, in a cavernous hotel conference room with poor acoustics. I promise…I will face..I will embrace..I am a Peace Corps Volunteer. Our voices echoing; mine quivering, filled with pride and … Continue reading →

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