Thailand’s ASEAN Day: From the Mascot’s Eyes

Ryan Farley | February 10, 2016

Choosing Hard Labor Over Awkward Silence

It was right in the middle of the hot season and those puffy pants did not breathe well. By the end of the day most of the mousse and been replaced with sweat and the more senior teachers and staff had left for drinks with Mr. Government Man. That left the students, junior teachers, and I to take down the parking lot structures.

So, to review, if you get more than three hours’ notice about any school event in Thailand—be very afraid. When given the microphone, keep yourself entertained with some difficult grammar and bad puns. Finally, most importantly, when the head honcho goes for a drink, manipulate your undeserved celebrity to catch a ride with them. The alternative is disassembling metal scaffolding in medieval Thai costume in 120 degree weather.

Ryan Farley / Own Work

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