In the traditional section, women weaving

Learning more about the people of Camp 1

March 11th 2009
Nat, one of the trainers who was living in MHS and working in the camps a couple of months before we moved up here, took me around Camp 1 so I could gain a better understanding of the people, their tradition, culture and lifestyles. At first glance it was hard to believe that the camp is nearly inhabited by 20,000 people but as we traversed along the unpaved, rough and rocky roads, crossing many ... read more

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A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy.... ... read more

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The Doc moves to Thailand

I am departing Australia on Friday 24th October 2008 for 12 months. I am leaving behind my home by the beach for a mountainous and forrested location in Thailand. Otherwise known as the "City of Three Mists," I will be living in Mae Hong Son and working along the Thai-Burma border. I will be assisting refugees who have fled from Burma with their preparations for resettlement to Australia as well as embarking on my own educational and cultural learning experience. I am hanging up the high heels and suits for a slower pace in life and an awesome opportunity to learn... full info

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