Leaving Surat Thani for NakornSiThamarat (say that fives times fast!)
After a rowdy Karaoke birthday party last night where the Thais got us to dance, the birthday gentleman gave us each a lovely gift of a pendant with a picture of the King. The pendant has been blessed by Buddhist monks. We have learned by trial and error never to put anything associated with the king in our bags on the floor or in our pants pockets. The bottom half of your body (including your feet and the floor) are considered lowly. Maasha sang Torn by Natalie Imbruglia at the party, and she even looks like the original singer. Also, tall dark haired North Americans get mistaken for a different Natalie, the Miss Universe winner who is dating a Thai man. Both Maria and Maasha get mistaken for that Natalie all over Thailand!
Mr. Oh-Pat Sirawej, our host Father, is a court appointed mediator for civil cases, probate (wills/estates) and land disputes. We were able to have a chat with him about mediation techniques and the increasing popularity of alternative dispute resolution in both Thailand and the United States. We also got a quick peek at the beautiful new local court and government complex in the city of Surat Thani.
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