the second week: it's always wise to be prepared

Preparing to go to INPAENG

Mr.Thawatchai; an NGO officer who would introduce me to the INPAENG network, called me and told me that he is on the meeting and will be back to INPAENG next Monday. He said it would be better for me to go to INPAENG at that time. It's time for preparing stuffs that will be used in next four months. I would leave my home and drove to INPAENG (800 kilometers) very soon.

Many things to do before leaving, I met the Dean of faculty of Dentistry, Thammasat University (my boss) and told him about my progress. I had my laptop tuned up. I went to 2 libraries and 4 books shops and got more than 20 books (mostly it's about Thai medical anthropology). I borrowed a car (a 7 year old TOYOTA 1.8L) from my in -law and spent a day to checked it up (lubricant, tyre, engine etc.) I went to an optic shop and have a new pair of eye glass lens. I also needed more T shirts and a mosquito net.

Today is Makha day, the Buddhist 'all saints' day, (please visit  http://www.dhammathai.org/e/day/maka_eng.php for more information) it's good to go back home and felt the meaning of each public holiday again.  Many people will go to the Wats (monasteries) and celebrate this occession. However, the police officers warn the public of 'Bomb threat' in many places. The terrorists love to do their plan in a ceremony with big crowd. Wish me luck.