Returning home to the sweet sound of Sawadee ka!

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July 19th 2009

Published: August 26th 2009

After having a disagreement at Yangon airport with the woman collecting our departure taxes because she refused to accept any of our US$20 notes, I couldn’t wait to return to the sweet sound of Sawadee ka and the traditional wai Thai greeting. The Burmese government only accepts brand new, not ripped, crinkled or torn US notes which is almost impossible when you have been travelling for 2 weeks... Read Full Entry

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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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4th September 2009

Suwannee Payne
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Hi I am a Thai woman who lives in Ottawa Canada for 22 years. I've been reading your blogs for a while. I just want to say Thank you to you. Your blogs bring me close to home especially this one. It's make me so pround to be a Thai. Thank you

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