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Homestay Prep and Khon Kaen Adventures
This week has been all about practicing Thai and learning about the environmental impacts of gold mining. The students spent time preparing for their upcoming community homestay by creating a... keep reading
Out with the Bad, In with the Good; Well Wishing During Traditional Baci Ceremony
After countless hours of travel by plane and van, we have arrived to the study center in Khon Kaen! Everyone is recuperating well from our long travel days and they... keep reading
Sisaket, Sisaket, Ooohhh Sisaket
Our final project was the English camp which took place within the first few days of our last week here in Thailand. Kids from different schools around the Sisaket area... keep reading
Dams, Grassroots Organizing, and Exchanges: Our First Community Visit!
Written by Program Leader Mike Eckel From July 16-18th our students visited the Rasi Salai community in rural Si Sa Ket province. Rasi Salai faces environmental crises due to flooding... keep reading
A Home Away From Home
And we’re off to the Rasi Salai District! This week began with meeting our host families, a questionnaire seminar with community leaders of the village, and exchanging ideas with local... keep reading
Thai’d Up in Khon Kaen
Three days of traveling and we had finally made it to Khon Kaen! This past week has consisted of cultural and environmental awareness classes where we’ve met our “Ajahn’s” (Thai... keep reading
Welcome to Thailand!
Our first week in Thailand flown by! After traveling for nearly two days, we arrived in Khon Kaen, a small city in Northeast Thailand. On their first full day students... keep reading
Before Departure
This summer I will be going to Khon Kaen, Thailand to learn about environmental issues that are taking place in Thailand, whilst also delving into the Thai culture! On the... keep reading
English Camp - Written By Emeline Avignon
After two days of planning, and an exchange with the teenage youth group in Na Nong Bong, we finally arrived at the day of the English camp. Sleepily we all... keep reading
Our First Homestay was a Success!
The past few days have been filled with excitement and new experiences for the students. On Saturday the students were able to experience the city by riding in song-teows (outdoor... keep reading
Camp Prep and Cooking Contests
This week has been all about practicing Thai and learning about the environmental impacts of gold mining. The students spent time preparing for their upcoming community homestay by creating a... keep reading
MORE STICKY RICE, PLEASE... OUR FIRST TWO DAYS HAVE BEEN A SUCCESS
After countless hours of travel by plane and van, we have arrived to the study center in Khon Kaen! Everyone is recuperating well from our long travel day and is... keep reading
Updates from the crew!!!
The next part of our blog will be pictures and updates from students, enjoy! After our week of Thai class and human rights discussions, we decided to use our free... keep reading