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Tag: Thailand

Blog / Thailand

A Thailand Welcome Party late into the night!

by Jim Damico

We arrived at our hotel where we will stay for the next week as we get oriented. We had a special welcome ceremony followed by a party. Fun had by all!

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Blog / Thailand

Leavin’ on a jet plane! On our way to Bangkok, Thailand!

by Jim Damico

Finally, on our way! Boarded our flight, first to Korea, then on to Bangkok. We arrived late, late at night so almost fell asleep as we drove to our hotel.

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Blog / Thailand

Meeting important people at our Thailand staging event

by Jim Damico

We had a short staging event at a hotel in Washington, DC, where we meet everyone, including someone from the Thai embassy and also the president of the NPCA

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How does Thailand compare to Missouri? Nothin’ but the facts!

by Jim Damico

How does Thailand compare to Missouri: size, population, income, climate, religion, terrain, economy, agriculture, unemployment, natural resources, and tourism

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I’m leaving soon for Peace Corps Thailand

by Jim Damico

Thailand will be my home for the next 27 months where I will be a Peace Corps volunteer. I want to start my blog with this short post about where I am going.

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Just one month before I leave for Thailand!

by Jim Damico

Everyone says this next month will be a blur. But I don’t care because I am so excited to get this new chapter/journey started in Thailand. Yippie!!!

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Blog / Thailand

My Peace Corps Aspiration Statement

by Jim Damico

Every invitee is asked to write an aspiration statement but it was more like job interview questions. Not really a “why” I wanted to serve in the Peace Corps.

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Blog / Thailand

Helpful Thai Language Links To Improve Your Study

by Jim Damico

Because I know learning new languages is tough for me, I’ve listed other Thai language links to give me a little better grounding before I arrive in Thailand.

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Congratulations! I have been invited to serve in Thailand!

by Jim Damico

I had just gotten home from a long day at work but as soon as I read the email “invited to serve in Thailand”, I was suddenly full of energy. What great news!

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My name is Jim and I am a PCV in Armenia. But I have also served in Thailand, Mongolia, and Nepal. I set up this website to help others. For more info about this site click here.

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