It's just so Thai......

Asked to teach 4th grade first hour I was nicely started when the 4th grade teacher, who is also my supervisor, came to the room. She said that all teachers in Thailand had to watch something on TV. She went to the back of the room and, joined by the principal, turned on the TV. They spent the hour watching as I attempted, with some success, to hold the students interest in the front of the room.