One of the greatest thing in our search for flood related projects is to meet the people who are behind the projects that will make a difference in people’s lives, after meeting Superman Khun Preeda we met with Khun Ann from Friends International an organization that runs a number of projects in Thailand and that has initiated an income generating project in the Saphan Siri slum community next to Klong Rangsit in Pathumthani. Learn more:
Many of us want to do something good, making a difference in one way or another, through donations or volunteering but we can contribute to something good every single day through something most of us already do every single day - use social media!! Share content and information that can help others on the ground to have an impact. Are you already doing it? How? Share your ways of using social media for something good. We initiated Thai Changemakers on Facebook to share content around creating impact and those unsung heroes who are out in the field to work for the betterment of society. You have ideas to amplify their efforts? Please, share them with us !!! http://on.fb.me/xVFc5l
In some cities in the world you would talk about gangs that are notorious for their criminal energy in Bangkok we want to make people talk about “gangs” who are known for their cool ideas, positive energy and positive impact in society. Such a “gang” is mysocialmotion check out our blog on their IDEACUBES project and help sharing it and be ready for some new cool flashmob style operations!! Read more:
http://bangkokvanguards.wordpress.com/2012/02/29/433/
The following case shows the uphill battle that people fight in their attempt to defend Thailand’s wildlife and natural resources. Khun Edwin exposed the bloody and illegal business of a shady network of mafia, poachers and “influential” people who are trying to silence him. Many activists had been killed because the price was easy, their story was unheard of, don’t let this story go unheard of, spread the word and help the Wildlife Friend Foundation Thailand and don’t let corruption and greed get easily away with their destructive business
A human powerhouse who has inspired us and an icon in Thailand’s flood relief scene. Meet Khun Preeda, who rose beyond himself in the face adversity.
http://bangkokvanguards.wordpress.com/2012/02/22/will-chair/
So far it’s been an incredible journey with Wipe the Tide and all the awesome people connected to it. We’re working hard to make the best out of our energy and commitment to support Thailand in view of increasingly destructive floods. Before we complain that the government is unable to avoid the unmanagable let’s work together to help manage the unavoidable.
http://bangkokvanguards.wordpress.com/2012/02/19/wipe-the-tide-phase-2/
Thailand caught your interest? You want more than simple guide-book content? You’re passionate about this country? You want to experience it or make a difference here? Either way, you have found the right place and the right people.
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Cooking lessons at school. Today the main dish is Thai Red Curry. I only had...
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