SSFF - When It Rains, It Pours
The rain is going to fall or "fon ja dtok" is a phrase often heard by volunteers during rainy season. It usually means cancelled activities or a rush to get home. In this weeks SSFF article, Kiera explores another side to the phrase, rooted in presence and appreciation for the falling rain.
SSFF - Sabai Sabai: The Art of Easy Living
If there’s one phrase that sums up the Thai way of life, it’s sabai sabai. Kiera Hurley introduces us to a quintessential saying that can be credited as a defining factor of Thai culture.
SSFF - Guest Post: Bpit Tong Lang Pra
"I have always strived to live by this philosophy throughout my life."Guest contributor Michael explores treasured cultural practices and the idiom that encompasses them in this edition of SSFF.
SSFF - Guest Post: Gratitude for Rice
"Anyone that has ever lived in or visited Thailand has probably seen a rice field."In this SSFF guest post, Kiera Hurley, learns a Thai phrase about the staple we often take for granted.