https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB Write your daily reflection here. en-us 2016-12-13 02:09:08 UTC 2025-11-03 01:32:07 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143270703 First impression of

DAY 1;

• Trip
The trip was pleasant and fun to travel with school/friends 

• Thailand 
Not my first time in Thailand but first time in chiang rai and it was amazing! The weather is cooling with fresh air!

• Hotel
The hotel is definitely better than what I have
expected! The surroundings are super convenient and the room is spacious!

• Chiang Rai
Is a beautiful country and the people here are friendly! 

• Food
The food is super tasty! And I managed to find the pork on stick that I been craving for whenever I'm in Thailand! Super cheap and tasty food/meals!


]]> 2016-12-13 02:35:54 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143270703 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143343342 First impression of 

DAY 2;

• Trip
It was fun going to visit the SOS children village to play with the children! Though it was very disheartening to see them and felt really bad but I'm glad to see the kids there enjoying themselves with the activities planned for them! Worth the trip!



]]> 2016-12-13 13:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143343342 kenric0710 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143343464 Its my first trip to thailand and i find it quite an interesting country as i saw different scenery and attractions which really drew me in such as the white temple. The food at the restaurant was ar roi jing jing!]]> 2016-12-13 13:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143343464 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143343911 My first impression on everything... AWESOME!!! The weather is great... At least better than Singapore... The food is not bad thou... Oh yea! First time taking an aeroplane... Quite exciting but then my teeth hurts. The hotel is not as bad as I think tho.]]> 2016-12-13 13:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143343911 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143344026 My first day impression of Chiang Rai was fantastic! What made the trip fantastic was that I'm travelling with my friends that were with me at BLAZE 1. Second reason is of Uncle Bobby. He is very polite and it clearly shows from his attitude and his deliverance of his speech. He is the best representation of his country. Hats off to Uncle Bobby. Simply the best guide EVER! ]]> 2016-12-13 13:26:33 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143344026 teh_irene https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143344283 Day 1
Thailand is very interesting culture, the Thais are very polite, food were very aroi jing jing, hotel was not what i was expecting from the outside, however is very nice in the inside, it told me not to judge a book by its cover. The things here in Thailand is ridiculously cheap. It was also my first time experience to thailand and it is so far going well.]]> 2016-12-13 13:27:29 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143344283 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143344700 Trip: I was really excited to go to Thailand as it was my first time overseas without my parents. I was also anxious as I was afraid that I would not make more friends.

Thailand: I realised that Thailand was similar to Malaysia (other than the language). I was also very excited because I saw paddy fields that are never seen in Singapore and kinda rare in Malaysia (for me). Thailand was also interesting due to their buildings based on their culture, for example the White Temple.

Hotel: The hotel was interesting since it is De Hug hotel, and the room was also interesting as it was simple but very nice. And the best part was that my room is on level one so it is easy to go to the cafe. 

Food: The food on the first day was very nice. The flight meal was mac & cheese and I even managed to eat shrimp (without realising it). For dinner, I had an amazing meal and was full until the next day. ]]> 2016-12-13 13:28:55 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143344700 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143345598 My first impression is it is going to be boring but i was wrong. I was worried about the flight duration coz i got motion sickness but it was alright. I thought thailand is going to be very warm but it was cool and has a relaxing environment. I thought the hotel was going to be big and expensive but its just nice. I expected chiang rai to be more rural and has lesser building. I thought most of the food here is halal but there isnt much halal food here but its okay coz there is seafood. I have made alot of friends:) ]]> 2016-12-13 13:32:10 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143345598 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143346426 This is my second time taking the plane , and the feel is like the first time . I love looking out of the window to see the clouds . This is my first time coming to Chiang Rai and I love the hotel room ! It is spacious ! The first day is tiring but I still do enjoy . So far I enjoy my first day of trip in Chiang Rai .. ]]> 2016-12-13 13:35:08 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143346426 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143438031 Day 1
This is my third time going to Thailand but this was my first trip to a small suburb of Thailand. The culture is very interesting and the respect that people have for each other here is very admirable. I enjoy the culture and the slow lifestyle of the Thai people. I judged the trip thinking it would be a chore but I was proved wrong. The friendly tour guide was definitely another enjoyable part of the trip. The hotel is 3 stars but it was spacious comfortable and located very conveniently as it's very close to a 7-11. I enjoy the comfortable coach as well ]]> 2016-12-13 17:57:58 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143438031 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143442001 Day 2
The activities we did today were fun and moving. The kids at the village really caught my heart. Tribe b were assigned to the oldest age group which was 5-6 and the kids were a very friendly bunch and they took up a space in my heart. I felt that the the trip to the village really opened my eyes that even if the odds aren't in your favor . You can still have a peaceful and happy life as I saw how happy the kids were today . I hope to be able to learn more cultures in other third world countries. ]]> 2016-12-13 18:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143442001 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143453290 my first impression of this trip is ...its gonna be fun and also im gonna enjoy my time here 

its my 2nd time trip to thailand its a beautiful culture tht ive knwn so far 

the hotel quite okay i lived the room size its bigger and satisfied!! 

chiangrai is way diff frm other cities of the thailand.. its super cold during at night. i loved it

the food is quite fine but if only theres sambal


]]> 2016-12-13 18:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143453290 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143510318 Going to the SOS children village was a new experience for me. Cause it was not only my first time going to visit young children but it was my first time seeing them make it into a village. I was quite excited when I heard we were going to play with Preschoolers and the excitement continued as I watched them be polite and welcoming us.

Since we got the older ones, we could play more games with them. We played 'spoon and egg' which they cleared very fast, and 'dog and bone' which was interesting to watch as some are competitive and others not so much.

I felt happy that I got to see them happy but at the same time, a bit worried that they would get too competitive. But I was also very touched (and surprised) that one child wanted a hug from me. And I was very happy from the fact that the children were very active, it was nice to be able to interact with children that were active cause you feel satisfied if they enjoy the games that you planned and all.]]> 2016-12-14 01:17:53 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143510318 samuel_k_w_tan https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143513780 First impression
it was my first time to fly in an aeroplane. Although my ears were hurt due to the air pressure, it was a good experience. The weather in chiang rai was very cooling and the scenery ws very beautiful. the streets were very busy with a lot of shop carts by the side of the road.we had dinner at a halal restaurant and the food was good.]]> 2016-12-14 02:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143513780 kennnethlee8888 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143514364 The visit to SOS Children's Village was a very pleasant experience where we not only get to bond among with our tribe but we also get have fun with the preschoolers there. I am really glad that we were able to have the opportunity to organise games for them, in which they had so much fun that the smiles never leave their faces. Just seeing the smiles on their face made my day !!! And I am sure that the rest of us gave their best efforts to make the games fun and enjoyable. While the homes we passed by in the village was actually nostalgic as it remains me of my occasional visit to malaysia.]]> 2016-12-14 02:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143514364 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143515384 Visiting the SOS childrens village make me appreciate what I have more. I'm much more lucky compared to them. Living in an orphanage that gives them a feeling of home. 10 kids and 1 Mother to take care of all of them. It's not easy for the people in charge there as well. As we tour the village yesterday, some of the kids were on their way home, some were doing the laundry and they were quite sensible despite not having a proper family. ]]> 2016-12-14 02:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143515384 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143515424 When we went to SOS children village, we met with the preschoolers. We took care of the 5-6 years old kids. We played dog and bone, spoon and egg and musical chairs. We had a good time with the kids.
Although we had a good time, i felt disheartened to know that some of them are orphans. I also heard the youngest is a 3 month old baby.]]> 2016-12-14 02:56:13 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143515424 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143515451 I was surprised at first when i found out one house has 10 kids and only one mother. The kids were surprisingly fun to be around with but i was scared at first that i cant control the kids because they were very hyper and moving around alot. But overall it was a fun experience]]> 2016-12-14 02:56:41 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143515451 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143515483 This is my first time coming to the children's dvillage . We took the oldest children there but then they are very small and very cute , I can't even differentiate which one is the oldest or youngest because they are all small sizes .. It really touched my heart when every single one of them is enjoying themselves with the games that we provide . I hope there will be another chance that we are going to see something similar again . ]]> 2016-12-14 02:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143515483 kenric0710 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143515560 When i first saw the children in SOS village, i didnt really know how to approach them but as we did the activities together with them, i enjoyed the time spent with them. I felt that as we study all the time in ITE, we forget that the simplest of things can make us happy]]> 2016-12-14 02:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143515560 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143515585 when i was outside the place, i see small kids all looking at us, like they are so small and adorable and fun to play with i enjoyed my time over there ]]> 2016-12-14 02:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143515585 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143589829 Day 3 is fun because of the activities . It is something that we  ( the leaders ) can join in with all of them . Eventho the timing seem short , but I am pretty sure all of us enjoy today . We didn't do alot of the activities but just go to the primary school and walk around the village . I'm happy that the primary school kids enjoyed the activities we organise for them . ]]> 2016-12-14 13:49:32 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143589829 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143599993 First impression of day two was that it was going to be the same as day one.Little did I know, it was more exciting and fun! So what happened today was that we played captains ball and dodgeball with them. I can really see that they enjoyed the games as i can clearly see it from their expression :) However the highlight of the day was playing soccer with all the upper primary boys students. When we entered the school we saw the school first and all of us were hyped to play soccer, and we all did. The boys who played together with us joked around that it was like the match between Singapore and Thailand. It was really a tough match between us. We lost the match eventually but the most important thing is that we all have fun :) Not forgetting the great restaurant food that we had! Thanks teachers :D]]> 2016-12-14 14:19:47 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143599993 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143635336 DAY 3 

The students that we took today were from p5&6, they were very active and super fun to play with! Though there's still slight language barrier but most of them are able to understand the message that we want to deliver to them! It was fun today! ]]> 2016-12-14 15:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143635336 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143647921 We took kids that are 11 to 12 years old today.. We played captain's ball, dodgeball and Volleyball for the girls, Soccer for the boys.. I can see that they are enjoying so much because of their smiles on their face... Communicating with them got so much easier because the kids are older and some of them can understand Chinese but there is still a language barrier. Overall facilitating is quite fun.. Touring of the village... Those chickens running around and yea... They plant the fruits themselves and it looks like the Kampung In the olden days]]> 2016-12-14 16:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143647921 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143754566 For day three, we went to Maesalongnai Primary School. When we reach there, the kids there greeted us warmfully and they were very happy to meet us. We were in charge of 11-12years old. We were having so much fun with them when we play captains ball,dodge ball, soccer for boys and volley ball for the girls.
It was easier to communicate with them as they are older. They also know chinese so some of us can communicate with them.
After the visit to the school, we went to tour the village. We saw chicken, dogs,a lot of them, eat a few asam leaves and ate some mulberries. Th village there was quite peaceful and the air there is fresh.]]> 2016-12-15 01:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143754566 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143764366 Day 3
The language barrier was definitely one of the difficulties that me and my team had to face. But like any other problem we had to find a way to solve it. The solution was hand gestures and Mr Bobby translating our instructions to the kids. The activities we had were volleyball,dodgeball and soccer. The kids seemed to enjoy the activities we layed our for them. ]]> 2016-12-15 04:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143764366 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143885849 DAY 4;

Today we went to the Singha park and it was so beautiful and a good spot to take a lot of pictures! The lunch today was yummy too! Following that, we went to the hall of opium and golden triangle and got to understand more as well as shop around! Lastly we went to the long neck Karen village there and got to know more about their culture on why do woman wear the metal around their necks since young! Glad to be able to visit the night market once again and shop even more and do my Thai massage!! Good day today! ]]> 2016-12-15 16:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143885849 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143894124 Atiqah 
Day 4
The day today was very eventful and I enjoyed the Burmese culture where they stretch their necks for safety and beauty. It was a very interesting concept and very creative as well. The shopping ended the day well. I bought a necklace and engraved blaze in it because or the amazing memories made.

V9]]> 2016-12-15 16:56:28 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143894124 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143909650 We were in charge of the upper primary students we organized games for the kids to play like soccer dodgeball volleyball captains ball.it was a successful day because the the kids enjoyed the games we hosted we even took some photo after the whole thing. It was really a good experience.]]> 2016-12-15 17:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143909650 kenric0710 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143912217 During the visit to the village, i enjoyed playing the games like captain's ball, volleyball, soccer and dodgeball with the kids there although there was a communication barrier between us but we understood each other through simple english and actions.]]> 2016-12-15 17:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143912217 kenric0710 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143922144 The attractions such as Singha Park, Thai Myanmar border, Opium museum, Golden Triangle and Long neck village was a first timer for me and they were all very interesting giving a pleasant yet informative experience for me.]]> 2016-12-15 18:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143922144 kennnethlee8888 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143924463 On day 3, we visited a primary school and I was really pumped up on that day as we had the opportunity to organise games for the primary 5 & 6. Because of their age we were able to organise sports games for them such as captain's ball, soccer and dodge ball. We also had fun by being able to play the games with them.]]> 2016-12-15 18:39:03 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143924463 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143977486 Visiting the primary school children was a unique experience as our schools are different from theirs. It was also very refreshing to see very active children. 

Interacting with the Primary 5 and 6 girls was also fun as they were more accepting than the ones in Singapore. 

The tour around the village was interesting as well as it looked similar to the Malaysia village except that there are more dogs

The market there reminded me of our night market (a little) as there will be stalls set up. Managed to find items for my mom.]]> 2016-12-16 02:09:55 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143977486 https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143977534 For day four, we went to Singha Park, Thailand Myanmar border,opium museum, Golden Triangle and Long neck village. At the opium museum, i learnt that most of the drugs were once used as medicine but have side effects. The opium was spread throughout asia. The opium which is made from poppy flowers, it was grown mainly in India. The opium did not only ruin their lives, but also ruin their country's economy.
When we went to the border, i see that a blue building, which is the checkpoint seperate Thailand and Myanmar.]]> 2016-12-16 02:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/samuel_k_w_tan/TribeB/wish/143977534