From the Bangkok Post: Trouser Snake Kills Cambodian ManThai English-language newspapers have a history of bizzare or just plain funny headlines with us CIEE students. It started back in late August when a group of us came across a Nation front page headline about opposition to "same-sex underwater marriage".
In more pertinent news to me, workshop today. We came up with some really cool ideas for further projects:
+ list of alternatives to 7/11 so we don't support CP, a corporation with really creepy ties to the Thai government.
+ organizing a possible reprise of a Thai farmer-tour in the US. Continuing the work that has been done in that field.
+ maybe get ENGAGE (our network of former CIEE Thailand students) a booth at music festivals or county fairs. Spread the word about fair trade rice and our other interests.
+ looking into traditional knowledge of farming and its integration in alternative education here in Thailand.
Overall, I feel a bit more of an informed consumer and am encouraged to keep seeking out this information. If anyone reading has any insight, comments, suggestions, or outlets that we could use in approaching these projects, I know I always appreciate the help.
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