Every day, we, as Americans have the luxury to watch television, play videogames or even turn on a light switch. That’s not always the case for the citizens in Thailand, where television isn’t a common house hold appliance and electricity in general isn’t run to most homes. But even though the Thai people don’t have the comfort of cooling in the hot season or kicking their feet up after a hard day’s work and watching some TV, they always seem to be smiling brightly and it would brighten anyone’s day.
I noticed as a SGSO member, ( now known as GYST) in Thailand, that no matter how bad it seemed people were off or the children we saw in the hospitals, everyone was always smiling. It was one of the most pleasant environments I have ever been involved in, even though at the time I was in a third world nation. People can think what they want about third world nations and that they are dirty or disease infested or whatever it may be, my experience in Thailand leads me to believe most of the people are happy and love what they do have, instead of complaining about what they don’t have or want to have. The people I met In Thailand were so unselfish and caring, it was amazing. Here in America a lot of times, people will be walking down the street and if you look at them, they will flash you an evil glare, but not in Thailand. The Thai people were always so friendly and nice. It really warmed my heart.
So if someone came up to me and asked if going to Thailand would be worthwhile, I would say MOST DEFINATLY!! Everyone at some point in their lives should make an effort to go see this phenomenal place. The people in Thailand are wonderful, always cheerful and full of smiles. Along with that, Learning about a new culture and how people of different places of the world live is a priceless experience. Anyone who ventures to Thailand will have the greatest time of their lives.
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