gatorsoft Posted September 14, 2007 Share Posted September 14, 2007 I will be coming to Isaan in Aprill 2008 to volunteer teaching English at schools in Nongkhai and Sri Chiang Mai. I would like to bring some small gifts with me to give to my students as well as any incidental contacts, adult or child, that I encounter. I'm thinking in terms of relatively inexpensive items that are easily obtainable in the US, but would be appreciated and maybe not so easily obtainable in Isaan. Also perhaps some ideas for a little more substantial gift to someone that provides a lot of help or friendship during my time there. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated! Dance as though noone is watching, Sing as though noone is listening, Love as though you have never been hurt before, and live each day as if it is your last! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguy Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 crayons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazeeboy Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 crayons paper ,coloured pencils ,rulers . etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzestan Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 US Dollars. onzestan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter991 Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 For the children: Colouring books, coloured pencils, crayons, felt pens. Stickers of American animals. Stuffed toys. T shirts. Playing cards. For the adults: A bag of rice, tobacco (or American cigarettes), whisky. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowthai Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 us dollars would be relatively inexpensive items these days so bring euros or pounds instead. don't understand bringing imported-from-thailand bags of rice from the us to thailand though.the overweight luggage charges of $100+ would make the $5 20-pound bags of rice in the luggage rather pricy.and cigs and whiskey are not gifts that say i appreciate you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushit Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 I will be coming to Isaan in Aprill 2008 to volunteer teaching English at schools in Nongkhai and Sri Chiang Mai. I would like to bring some small gifts with me to give to my students as well as any incidental contacts, adult or child, that I encounter. I'm thinking in terms of relatively inexpensive items that are easily obtainable in the US, but would be appreciated and maybe not so easily obtainable in Isaan. Also perhaps some ideas for a little more substantial gift to someone that provides a lot of help or friendship during my time there. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated! Dance as though noone is watching, Sing as though noone is listening, Love as though you have never been hurt before, and live each day as if it is your last! Jigsaws for kids, US City name keyrings for adults Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 on reading the OP , lapel pins . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitele Posted September 15, 2007 Share Posted September 15, 2007 US Dollars. :D onzestan Pounds, marks, yen or even better; Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorsoft Posted September 18, 2007 Author Share Posted September 18, 2007 Thanks for all the ideas!! I suspect that my duffel will be 90% full of teaching aids and gifts and 10% full of personal items. I figure clothes and the like are better purchased when I arrive anyway. Thanks again! Gatorsoft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozikillah Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 NOTHING electronic.. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbt71fa Posted September 18, 2007 Share Posted September 18, 2007 NOTHING electronic.. lol ....I've never known anybody in Thailand to turn down U.S. currency... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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