In addition to the mission of teaching school here in Ayutthaya, I bear gifts, from Grace University Lutheran and other friends, for the benefit of people in Thailand. Last year we paid a year's tuition for Mai, now 17, as she pursues her education at a high school/junior college. Today, using funds entrusted to me, I paid for another year of school for her. We also provide emergency financial support for Mai's family so that she can continue her studies and not have to leave school to work full time. She does have a part time job.
Perwa is Mai's sister who is in grade 4. Using the same source of funds I paid Perwa's annual school fees. Both girls are very motivated students and Perwa is number 1, in her class. She also works part time.
Mai's and Perwa's family operate a tuk-tuk (3 wheeled taxi). Their mother, Gai, also has a full time job with typical Thai pay...$300. per month. The tuk-tuk business is tourist dependent. Tourist numbers are down for a variety of reasons; army coup, violence in the beach areas, competition from neighboring countries and the collapse of the Russian rouble. The family struggles to stay afloat financially but with our help they are able to send their daughters to school. They are
profoundly grateful for the support they receive.
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| Paying Perwa's school fees. |
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| Perwa with her teacher...he has 45 students in his room. |
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| Perwa in her classroom. |
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| Depositing Mai's tuition. |
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| With Mai (on my left) and her friends at KFC< |
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