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 Story to Tell: PCV Thailand 134 Jon … May I have jai-yen-yen?
“My favorite wats are the modest ones that are maintained by the local communities," PCV JonGrab your bike gear and join us on our journey in this first installment of a brand new series, A Story to Tell.
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...
360 Degrees Pt. 2 - Leading Down
"Leading down gives leaders an opportunity to build trust, impart knowledge, and develop those being led into better leaders."Bradford Reszel brings us the next installment in his leadership series - 360 Degrees.
Take Me To: Phu Kradueng
"This was an extremely fun trip, one I’d definitely recommend to people wanting a bit of easy camping, but also something challenging enough to make you feel accomplished afterwards." - Teresa Derr, 134 YinD takes us to...

