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Continue reading →: Teachers’ Appreciation Day in Thailand
Teachers are deemed to play a very pivotal role in societies all around the world. In Thailand, students do not shy away from showing gratitude and respect to their teachers. There are two days to honor them. National Teachers’ Day (Wan Kru) is celebrated on January 16th of every year. …
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Continue reading →: Phraya Khan Khak Museum
In the heart of Yasothon town, there is an iconic building Phraya Khan Khak Museum. It is a giant toad that was built in 2015 as a learning center for children. It is famous for its shape and the only in the world of its kind. Located in Phaya Than…
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Continue reading →: More than just a tradition in Yasothon.
When we hear the mention of a rocket launch, our minds think of scientific studies. This is because they are mostly used to deliver satellites into space. What if I told you that launching rockets is also a cultural practice? In Northeastern Thailand, you will find this tradition. The Isaan…
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Continue reading →: A trip to Chiang Mai
Late last year, I decided to tour Chiang Mai, a city in the Northern Region of Thailand. I had heard that the region was mountainous and hence having cooler weather. Determined and eager to explore, I only had a backpack. Though, luck was not on my side. Buses were fully…
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Continue reading →: A festival all about water play.
In mid-April, Thailand is the place to be. The Kingdom celebrates Songkran festival, a 3-day Public holiday with some regions extending up to a week, which marks the start of the traditional Thai New Year. During this time, most urban dwellers travel to the villages to celebrate with their families.…
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Continue reading →: A homey atmosphere
There had been a new restaurant that had been opened not so far from where I lived. I knew I had to try it out since my newly discovered hobby is eating in cafés and restaurants. I asked a friend if we could go there for dinner and it did…
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Continue reading →: Facing it is the best option
It could be teaching is in my DNA or it is a God-given talent. I realized that I had a thing for educating way back in high school. I was a young coach helping my friends with their assignments. During my campus breaks, I would gladly take any opportunity that…
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Continue reading →: Elegance in sports
When it comes to sports, I consider myself passive. My lack of interest results in backwardness. I do not pretend to know because I am so clueless even in the most common like football. While in high school, I participated in sports because it was mandatory. I did not enjoy…
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Continue reading →: A gentle smile
I lay on the hospital bed gazing at the lights above contemplating if I really had to get the injection or should I get up and head to the pharmacy instead. “Can you shift a little to the left?” A voice interrupted my thoughts and I knew there was no…
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Continue reading →: Marvel of Fine Art
I love art and do appreciate it in all forms. However, I am not artistic by any means. I made peace with this fact when I was still a teenager. I would watch my friends make beautiful drawings and any attempt to do so, would leave me cringing at my…
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The author is a Kenyan based in Thailand, writing on her experiences as an ESL Teacher and explorer of culture and places.
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