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Thailand began appearing on the radar of international travelers in the 1960s when a few hundred thousand people started coming each year to take in the gilded temples of Bangkok, lush valleys of Chiang Mai, and picturesque beaches of Phuket. Since that time, the Thai tourism industry has skyrocketed, now

As soon as she graduated from secondary school, Ms. Bui Thi Boi joined the Center for Environment and Community Assets Development (CECAD) as a field officer in Hoa Binh province to pursue her passion of helping rural, marginalized women improve their livelihoods. As a member of the Muong ethnic minority,

Muhammad Arsalan, known as Alan, is originally from the historical city of Pekalongan, Central Java. Otherwise known as Batik City—batik referring to the intricate art of decorating cloth using hot wax and dye—the city is also a member of UNESCO’s World’s Creative Cities Network. As an engaged, recent graduate in

Nophabodee Koonmongkon, known as Phuket, steps up to the stage of the US Embassy in Bangkok with great anticipation, microphone at the ready and in full view are a group of eager high school students he will need to lead as his first test of leadership since joining the Young

As a 19-year-old university student, Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong Lien recognized a need to empower young women in Vietnam. While most young people feel trepidation about tackling such a challenge, Lien chose to address it head-on.
Possessing only $100, some marketing knowhow, and passion for helping others, Lien launched I

Jarin Cheicheichom is a fisherman based in Phum Raing Bay, Thailand. He had been leading the Baan Phum Riang Conservation Group for many years, to protect marine life and natural resources in Phum Riang Bay. Although the group’s work had begun to bring back marine life to Phum Raing Bay, in the villagers’ eyes they […]

Miss Duangrudee Wongthanu, or “Aim,” is a grade 11 student and leader of the Chik Kala Team at Kanthararom School, Kanthararom District, Si Sa Ket province. Aim and her team were encouraged by their school to participate in the Krungthai Tonkla Project 2016. Aim comes from Kanthararom District, one of […]