Today was another action packed day. We started the day off by visiting a Salacca (a Thai fruit) Garden in the region, as well as checking out other fruit trees and flowers on our way to lunch.
Lunch was great. We stopped on the highway at a very nice open, outdoor style restaurant. The Rotarians with us called ahead and had some of the dishes made without spices for Kim and I (Brandon). Eileen, Lee and Nicole have been enjoying the spices. The Thai people look to cook everything with a lot of chili peppers.
Following lunch, we headed to the Vanachai Panel Industrial Company. They manufacture particle board and MDF (Medium Density Fiber) board. I (Brandon) found this very interesting and will definitely use this experience part of my vocational experience here in Thailand. We were treated to a presentation on how they manufacture the particle board. Once with presentation was completed, we were treated to a visit to one of their three plants. This was a great opportunity to see the different steps in action. The main raw material for this company is the rubber tree lumber, which is waste from another company, who uses the rubber tree leaves to manufacture rubber. The picture above is of the Plant Manager (to the left) and an Employee (to the right). So much for squinting looking at the sun for the picture.
Back in Surat Thani, we were able to relax a little before dinner. Our days are so interesting and funfilled that it feels like we are always eating. We had dinner with a group of Rotarians beside the river in town.
Tonight was presented Presentation #3 and were presented with more wonderful gifts. The presentation was fun. There were two clubs at this meeting; Rotary Club of Surat Thani and the Rotary Club of Sritapee.
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