Daily Log 3. 2. 2005

Here is some information about the Thai community fellows, Pisut and Rati.

Pisut, 22, is studying in the department of Anthropology and Sociology at Kasetsart University in Bangkok. He is a very enthusiastic person, who is particularly enthralled by his Thai culture and arts. Pisut feels that parts of the Thai culture have been changed because of globalization, and he feels it is very important for Thai people to learn more about their history and culture in order to preserve the traditional ways. He looks forward to exchanging his culture, opinions and ideas with his Earthwatch team members and he hopes to learn something new from everyone. Pisut plans to have a career in academics and he looks forward to gaining professional exposure to archeology. He plans to use his fieldwork experience to develop a website which will educate his community about their history.

Rati, 22, is an outgoing, friendly, and responsible person. Outside of his studies in the Department of Anthropology and Sociology at Kasetsart University, Rati enjoys visiting natural places, playing soccer and swimming with friends. Rati's dream is to work in the field of archaeology and he very much looks forward to applying what he has studied in his classes to practical fieldwork. Rati is excited to meet new international friends and share his Thai culture with them so that they will feel comfortable adapting to Thai ways while on their expedition. He plans to put together a presentation for his fellow students and faculty where he will showcase his photographs and share his newfound knowledge. Rati also hopes to write a book that tells of his Earthwatch journey.

These two guys are both hilarious and educational. They are both doing their very best to help us adapt to certain aspects of the Thai culture. I hope they both take as much away from the experience as we have. I have enjoyed spending lots of time with them and I will always remember singing karaoke with them!

Peace,
Jamie