On behalf of the entire class, we wanted to extend a huge thank you to everyone who made this trip possible. Dr. Furlong, This trip would not have been possible without you. Your planning, guidance, connections, and extensive knowledge of natural hazards in Thailand and Thai culture made this trip a wonderful learning opportunity for everyone. We cannot thank you enough. Professor Passakorn, Thank you for everything. You have been…
As an aspiring veterinarian, touring Kasetsart University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Bangkok, Thailand was an absolute dream. Kasetsart University Veterinary Teaching hospital is the largest veterinary hospital in all of Southeast Asia and may even be the largest veterinary hospital in the entire world. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital in Bangkok receives over 600 cases a day and offers clinical services for almost every service you could…
When traveling abroad there are some things you should always carry around with you. Some of these essentials are taken for granted in the United States. It’s not until you spend a few days in another country that you realize the luxury of these seemingly necessary items. After spending two weeks in Thailand, here is what I now carry around with me. 1. Hand sanitizer Most bathrooms in Thailand do…
Yesterday we visited Elephant Haven in Sai Yok, Thailand. There we helped care for the elephants by bathing and feeding them. At first we were all astonished by the sheer size of these gentle giants. Eventually we became more comfortable and stepped into the water with them to bathe them. We quickly learned their gentle and careful nature and found out that each elephant had a vastly different personality. Although…
A few days ago we visited the Wat Pho Temple located in Bangkok known for its reclining Buddha. This temple is the largest temple in the city and is famed for its traditional Thai massages. It is also known to be the top school of massages in Thailand. In Thailand there are around 30,000 Buddhist temples. Temples offer a place for Thais to celebrate, worship, and can even act as…
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