The sixth amazing summer program in the “Land of Smiles” was successfully arranged by the PSU International Affairs Office, Hat Yai Campus from July 7-27, 2019. It was a 21-day enriching cultural camp about Thailand, its traditions and way of life, for 42 students from Austria, Brunei Darussalam, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Myanmar, P.R. China, Taiwan, UK and Vietnam. Participants enjoyed learning Thai language, cooking Thai dishes, playing on traditional Thai music instruments, practicing traditional Thai medicine, and learning about Thai culture and way of life. Beside the IAO staff, 10 enthusiastic Thai students also accompanied the foreign participants to classes, activities and trips.
The field trips to the Handicraft Learning Center Varni Krajood in Phatthalung province and to a local village in Sating Pra, Songkhla province, were really appreciated by all participants, who discovered the way of life of communities in southern Thailand. Furthermore, the excursion in Krabi, which also included a one-day trip to white-sand islands and snorkeling, was fun and full of joy for all. Participants also experienced the rafting in tropical rivers of Satun, and enjoyed visiting many cultural and historical places in Songkhla.
The PSU Thai Cultural Camp 2019 was a memorable and wonderful experience for all participants and organizers and created new strong friendships among PSU students and participating international students, promoting inter-cultural understanding and appreciation.
