Second Week of Classes: Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Schedule

9-12pm: Thai Fun Activity: Survival in the Market

12-1pm: Lunch

1-5pm: CIEE Lecture: Thai History and Politics

The best group (although we lost) for the Thai Fun Activity: Alex, Sam, Caroline and I

Objective: Buy everything on the shopping list with the least amount of money. 

We were given 300 baht to buy bananas, a kilogram of mangostein, 20 bananas, red toothbrush, toothpaste, pink shoes, chicken on a stick, fish sauce, large white socks, a plate, fork and spoon, pens and pencils, etc

We lost, so apparently we either could not bargain as well as some of the other groups, translate the shopping list correctly, or find all of the items on the shopping list.

We nevertheless got free ice cream at Mister Lees after the activity!

Thai History and Politics Lecture presented by Ajaan Dave

Thai History and Politics Key Points

1.  Red shirts vs. Yellow shirts
2. Current Lese Majeste Law of Thailand
3. Present state of political debate and condition

Brief: After the Thai History and Politics lecture, I got a little worried about the possible political changes that could occur while I am abroad and the dangers that could come with it. However, hopefully everything stays stable and that everything will be fine. In any case, there is an escape route to safety!