Ban Ngew Teacher Training Camp
Helped PCV Laura with her husband Zack with a Teacher Training Camp. First day we trained the teachers, and the following two days the students will come.
Ban Ngew Teacher Training Camp Read MoreThailand
Explore Thailand! Whether you’re considering volunteering, planning a visit, or simply curious, this category offers a view of Thailand through the eyes of Peace Corps service. Volunteers in Thailand work with their communities on projects in Education and Youth Development with cohorts usually leaving in January.
A teachers’s son is getting married! Another Thai wedding
A Thai wedding is different. Had a reception at the groom’s house the night before. Then an early morning reception. Then the party danced to the bride’s house.
A teachers’s son is getting married! Another Thai wedding Read More
End of Buddhist Lent parade to the temple!
The village held an “end of Buddhist lent” fundraiser. It was fun helping everyone prepare. There was a long parade through the streets to the temple.
End of Buddhist Lent parade to the temple! Read More
We took a Teacher Trip to Vientiane, Laos (Day 2)
Day 2 of our teacher trip to Vientiane included tours of The Great Stupa, the National Museum, Patuxai Victory Monument, and several important temples.
We took a Teacher Trip to Vientiane, Laos (Day 2) Read MoreWe took a Teacher Trip to Vientiane, Laos (Day 1)
Took a one-night tour with about 80 Thai teachers to Vientiane, Laos, the capital city which is near the Thai border. Teacher Trip to Vientiane, Laos Teacher Trip to Vientiane, …
We took a Teacher Trip to Vientiane, Laos (Day 1) Read MoreA Huge Sports Competition Olympiad
My school participated in a sports olympiad with 10 schools. Events included soccer, volleyball, track & field and dagraw. We had teams in volleyball and soccer
A Huge Sports Competition Olympiad Read MorePresenting Zoo Phonics at a Teacher Training Camp
I was asked by the PESAO (Primary Education Service Area Office) to help with one of their teacher training camps. I gave a presentation on Zoo Phonics for about 40 5th-grade English teachers.
Presenting Zoo Phonics at a Teacher Training Camp Read MoreStudent Academic and Scout Competitions this week
We had more student competitions this week between several schools. The first was more academic. The school also participated in a Scout competition.
Student Academic and Scout Competitions this week Read MorePeace Corps volunteers lunch with the US Ambassador
The US Ambassador, Kristie A. Kenney, was visiting the Chaiyaphum province and invited the 3 Peace Corps volunteers who are posted there to join her for lunch.
Peace Corps volunteers lunch with the US Ambassador Read MoreLots of festivities at the Buddhist monastery before Songkran
A few days before Songkran, there are lots of festivities at the Wat (Buddhist monastery).
Lots of festivities at the Buddhist monastery before Songkran Read More