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Cultural Orientation classes for adults at Mae La camp

November 28th 2008
Over the last 2 weeks I observed adult cultural orientation classes at Mae La camp for refugees bound for resettlement to the US. Separate classes are conducted for kindergarten aged children, youth and adults, while young ones are taken care of in the childcare centre. Adult participants generally attend 5 consecutive days of classes, 5 hours per day and sizes can vary from anything of up to 3 ... 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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