Tag Archives: children Money trees for sale! Why should I be startled? Morning markets in Asia are a jumble of surprises – people and products rubbing shoulders in unexpected combinations. The morning market in Attapeu, southeastern Laos is a great example: a treasure trove where the nails are next to the make-up and crayons; where you can buy live […]  This is a wonderful time of year in Bangkok. It is officially “Cool Season” [ฤดูหนาว], which means that most days you can walk around without breaking into an immediate sweat. It is also the season of lights and decorations. Some festive decorations go up for The King’s birthday on Dec 5th – then, although 94.6% […]  I had a lot of enthusiastic response to last week’s “Wander”; clearly the good works that are happening in Mae Hong Son province, in Northwestern Thailand, strike a chord with many people. Over the years, a number of interested parties, sponsors and sponsors’ representatives have accompanied Susan Race, who established “THEP -Thailand Hilltribe Education Projects”, […]  “Turn your face to the sun and the shadows fall behind you.” (Variously attributed to Charlotte Whitton or Maori Proverbs) Have you ever noticed that the people who achieve the most good for their community or for the community at large “Just do it!” They don’t fuss, or brag or grandstand; they just get on with […]
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