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What main languages are spoken here?:

The main and official language of Thailand is Thai. The script, or letters, of the Thai language are different from our own script. In the places that I visited in Thailand including Chiang Mai and Phuket, many people speak English because there is so much tourism in these parts of the country.

What type of money is used here?:

In Thailand, their currency is called the Thai baht. This money is very colorful. 1 Thai baht equals about $0.03 U.S. dollars. 

How much does a bottle of water cost?:

A bottle of water in Thailand costs about 15 baht, which is about $0.50 in U.S. dollars.

What was the best meal this week?:

The best meal that I had in Thailand was pad thai, which is a rice noodle dish in which the noodles are stir-fried with vegetables and meat. It’s so delicious! 

What music did I listen to this week?:

This week, I listened to music by Alan Walker; my students are big fans of his music!

What activity was the most fun this week?:

Climbing up Sticky Waterfall was definitely a highlight of my visit to Thailand!

What did I read this week?:

This week, I started reading “Tess of d’Urberville,” a classic novel written by Thomas Hardy in 1891.

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