Category: Thailand
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Thailand is a weird and wonderful place. I have heard many stories from many people about how this unique country can exist in today’s stringent society. My experiences in Thailand did not counter these stories, however I was fortunate enough to see the other side of Thai society.Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, with a population…
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My experience in Bangkok was vivid. I met some amazing people, and saw a side of Bangkok I suspect most tourists never get to see. The trip was a part of UTS’s BUiLD Program, which encourages students to travel overseas to experience learning in a new environment. I chose the ‘Engineering and Climate Change’ program…
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I am here sitting at the Bangkok airport waiting to get on the plane to go back home, trying to put words together to explain this incredible experience but no words can describe how good it has been.With this trip I can finally tick the Asian continent off the map. When I landed I was…
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Swaggering off from those late night studies for exams, i left for Thailand with two friends Mia and Jasmin on the 2nd of July as part of the KMUTT program in Bangkok, Thailand. I took part in the program on two reasons, one is to refresh my mind from the stress of exams and to…
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I arrived in Thailand at 12am on 4th July knowing only a couple of Australian students on the trip and a British lady I had met on the plane. I struggled to communicate with the taxi driver because I knew no Thai and he had very little English. I finally got to KMUTT and had…
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When everyone asked why I was going to study in Bangkok the only answer I could give was, ‘I want to try something different’. Boy I’m certainly achieving that here! I’ve been in Thailand for about 3 weeks now. Today is my third day at Chulalongkorn University and I’m starting to get used to wearing…
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Sawaddi Khrup everyone! On the 15th January to the 14th February I went to Ubon Ratchathani in Thailand as part of the Australian Thai Youth Ambassador Program (ATYAP). In my own words ATYAP is about teaching English to underprivileged Thai children with the aim of building cross-cultural bonds. I boarded the plane with 38 other…
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It may sound like a tired cliche but I would not be who I am today in my values, attitude and beliefs without these experiences overseas and the financial support of the program to help me be immersed in them. Having been involved overseas in Philippines and Cambodia for conference events, my time in Thailand…
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ATYAP 2015 was a month to remember, an unforgettable journey. My journey began on the 15th of February. I was so excited to head to Thailand, as it was the first time I have been there. I was ready to meet new people and to start my experience of a lifetime. Heading to Thailand and…
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The Australian Thai Youth Ambassador Program (ATYAP) has definitely been one of the best experiences of my life. I am so thankful that I got the opportunity to learn so much be able to immerse myself in Thai culture. Thailand has such a diverse and fascinating culture filled with a deep history and various interesting…
