Last week Tim returned from a 10 day trip to Bangkok. He was there as part of a team from Qatar Academy attending a Recruitment Fair to hire new teachers for September 2012. It was a very busy time of interviewing candidates, doing presentations, and making recommendations. But in spite of the busy work schedule, Tim was able to explore some of the city and learn about the people living there.
Thailand is mostly Buddhist in its religious beliefs. There are temples and idols all over the city. The Golden Mount is the most precious property of the Thai nation, a temple, and a great Pagoda.
Last fall Thailand had terrible flooding during its rainy season. This year's rice crops were destroyed. Thailand is the world's largest exporter of rice so you might see a rise in the price of rice in the near future. As part of the government's plan to assist farmers that will have no income this year, TukTuks (three-wheeled taxis) were provided to all those that would move to the city to provide service to tourists. The TukTuk drivers take tourists on a tour of Bangkok and visit several sights and shops where tourists can spend dollars to boost the economy.
Tim was also able to join some other school administrators on a day's fishing adventure. They went to a man-made lake that has been stocked with giant catfish, carp, and arapaima. The largest fish Tim caught was 24 kg (50 lbs). The largest caught by the group weighed in at 45 kg (100lbs).
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Funny to realize that all I know about Tailand comes from House Hunters International....and now I know more!!! Will stock up on the rice. Are the fish then donated....can't imagine Tim being able to hold onto that mammoth if it's "catch and release" and it is still alive!!!
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