Growth through Games
There's more to the game capture the flag that meets the eye. Read Tal's observations now!
Let Your Inner Child Out
Small joys — flowers, butterflies, childhood books — quietly shape our days and remind us to savor life’s simplicity.
Today I Turned Left
We're back from bpit term, refreshed from vacation and ready for a new semester. Returning to site after a relaxing visit with her parents, Tal Carmel shares a new view and new mindset she's found in her village.
Ellie's Site Through Bryanna's Eyes
Head to the countryside of Kalasin, and check out the magic of Ellie's site, through Bryanna's eyes!
Snapshot of Service: Office Afternoons
"Once, I spent an entire hour doing splits, cartwheels, and backbends with a group of 4th grade girls who decided they urgently needed to stretch instead of going home."Catch a Snapshot of afternoons in the office, with TESS volunteer Lilly.
What's a PCVL?
"While my commute, living accommodations, and responsibilities don’t resemble those of a “typical” PCV anymore, I’ve discovered that much of my lived experience is still, shockingly, the same." Starting our week off right, Kayla Kawalec shares about her work as a Peace Corps Volunteer Leader in Thailand.
The Power of Your Presence
Peace Corps Volunteers are just planting seeds. We usually don’t get to see the beautiful things that blossom from the time we dedicate to our communities. But if we’re lucky, we get a glimpse of the buds.
Emily's Site Through Mia and Kiera's Eyes
Mia and Kiera take a magical trip to Mukdahan to visit Emily’s Site. Read about the trip Through Their Eyes to find out more about Emily’s life in Isaan.
Take Me To: Pai
Three staff writers take us to a peaceful sanctuary nestled in the mountains of the North. Join Kiera, Mae and Emily in beauty, tranquility, and fierce joy as they take us to...
Snapshot of Service: New Routines
This snapshot captures a moment that made a lasting impression - a moment of warmth and community that encapsulates the culture PCVs in Thailand are lucky to experience every day.
Take Me To: Ayutthaya
Our travel experts are back, with a must-see destination just a short ways from Bangkok - the still proud, still beautiful capital of the ancient Kingdom of Siam.
A Story to Tell: PCV 135 Lalo… Revisiting Thailand, Making New Memories
Lalo has seen it before — Peace Corps service in Thailand — but this time he sees service with a deeper understanding of himself, appreciation of the world, and, now, a life companion.
Sticky Submission
In our final Sticky Rice article of 2024, a special guest contributor from Group 134 reflects on her service and says Thank You, and Goodbye, to the one place all of us here have in common. Happy New Year!
An Ode to Those at Home
Michael shares some sweet words to those we left behind to embark on this journey.
A Peace Corps Parting Glass Parody
Teresa Derr rounds out our mini-series of goodbyes in honor of PC Thailand Group 133/134's Close of Service Conference with a song parody in perfect pitch.Thank you to the first full group of volunteers in Thailand since the global evacuation; Annalise Wood who made up a Group 133 of one; and most especially, thank you to the PC Thailand staff, host country national counterparts and co-teachers, and RPCVS (and Virtual Service Volunteers) who make this service possible. PCVs could not accomplish a thing without the support of all of these entities.
Ode to Peace Corps Friendships
Group 134 PC Thailand Volunteers are gathered in Bangkok to celebrate and reflect on the last almost two years of volunteer service in Thailand. In honor of the "Close of Service" Conference, we're running a short series of "Odes".TESS Volunteer, Virginia Jackson, continues this mini-series with an ode to her PC friendships.
TESS Talk: Bullying at School
School is back in session in Thailand after a short term break. We're starting off the new term with a timely discussion on bullying in schools facilitated by Group 134 TESS Volunteer, Cadi Duncan.
Take Me To: Khao Lak
An epic "Take Me To.." to kick off the week with contributions from three of our staff writers who take us to a hidden gem beach town boasting "the best beginner surfing in Thailand", elephants, pizza, and vintage store cats...wearing dresses? Let our writers take you to...
Practicing New Perspectives
"Every time I start to drift away and fall into cyclical behavior, moments like this revive the passion in me..." - Mack Devoto on how a simple change in perspective reinvigorated her service.
Take Me To: Koh Chang – Off the Beaten Path
"I nourished my spirits with thoughts of tanning on the beach, eating wonderful meals, and making new friends of fellow travelers. When I arrived though, I found that Koh Chang had entirely different plans in store for me." Cloé Fortier-King takes us off the beaten path to...