First Time Traveler Falls for Thailand
Posted February 25th, 2010Categories: Asia, Southeast Asia, thailand, Uncategorized, United Planet, volunteer abroad, Volunteer Story
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Information reported by Stuart Robbens, one of United Planet’s Thailand Coordinators
Quest volunteer Charles–Andre Bourdua recently returned from his first trip abroad, where he explored Ranong, Thailand! A small, beautiful city bordering Myanmar on the coast of southern Thailand, Ranong has remained off the beaten path. Two beautiful sandy islands, Koh Phayam and Koh Chang are just 30 minutes away by boat. Taking full advantage, Charles traveled to Ranong’s wide range of hot springs, waterfalls, temples, lakes and islands during his two-week volunteer Quest. Here are some of the exciting pictures he chose to share with our blog readers.
Teaching English vocabulary for different types of jobs at Mittraphap School. My welcoming host family was shy at first but this allowed me to practice teaching English before arriving at the school, where I taught Thai and Burmese students.
Experiencing real Thai cuisine with a cooking lesson from Ying, one of UP's Thailand Coordinators. The food was great and Ying was a wonderful teacher.
Resting after a game of football with teacher and Project Supervisor, Somkiert. The children were so friendly, I was greeted with smiles and ‘wais’ everywhere I went; it was their boundless energy and enthusiasm that kept me going even when I got tired.
The note I left for Stuart and Ying, my wonderful Country Coordinators. They were so helpful and kind, I can't imagine my first trip abroad without them.
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March 28th, 2010 at 4:01 am
Hello Charles,
I am very pleased to see our pictuer on this site. I always remember your smile and great time with me and our students in Ranong. I’ve got our pictures that you took in Ranong. Thank you so much for your time and stayed with us. Arjan Chusi’s family miss you so much also. Hope to see you again.
Arjan Somkiert AKM
Mittapharp School Teacher
somkiert.akm@gmail.com
Mobile Phone: 66866869766