Memory in AIU

"Travel is the only thing you buy, that makes you richer..."

Travel do cost a lot but by travelling, you will see and learn lots of new things that will broaden your thought and experience. 

Last May, I went for a week trip to Thailand with my parents to attend my big brother's graduation day in Asia-Pasific International University (AIU), Muak Lek, Thailand. 

For information, AIU is a private Christian university (formerly called the Mission College, until mid-2009 when it was granted university status) which located in the rural town of Muak Lek, Saraburi Province. It took minimum of two-hours (via public bus / chartered car) from Bangkok, the city capital of Thailand to AIU. And of course, the journey is quiet tiring. 

AIU is such a lovely place. It has the green and flowery scenery. The air and weather felt so cool and fresh. Plus, there are a few therapeutic garden inside the university for you to enjoy the serenity view.

One of the therapeutic garden. It is located near the cafeteria.

The cottage near the garden.

Along the way to the college campus.

Somewhere around the university. 

Near the student's residences area.

There is also a big lake near the student's residences area where  I heard that in December the weather gets cooler and people will gather there for outing, chilling and relaxing activity. Too bad I forgot to take pictures of the lake T.T

The lake is located downhill from where I seated. 

My niece, at the playground near the residences. 

Around the residences area. Congratulation for getting posted on my blog XD

One creepy things that I found out was there is doll statue set as decoration in front of the buildings as...welcoming charm (I guess?) I think I found at least four doll statues i.e. at the stairs to go to the residences and in front of the dining hall and cafeteria.  Well it does looks cute, but somehow creepy.

Photo of the doll statue.

It is...cute..right?

A few lesson learnt from my trip:

1) From my observation, the main road in Thailand does not have a systematic traffic light and it looks quite DANGEROUS. Yes, I meant it. The driver are not being cautious, especially those who drives small transportation i.e. motorcycle, Tuk-Tuk, etc. Or maybe it depends on the drivers attitude as well.

Picture of Tuk-Tuk, a rickshaw with small engine fitted in.

Riding on the Tuk-Tuk. Can you spot me? XD

2) One thing that I respect for the people in Thailand is that they have better road etiquette than a typical Malaysian. Even in a heavy traffic jam there were no honing or people scolding at each others. And  while riding on the bus the local people is selling various type of food along the corridor of the building that will makes you drools all the way.

Food stall along the way.

I stopped at every food stall I passed by, only to see what kinds of food they are selling! (sorry for not buying any XD) 

Am drooling.....

Well, I did buy this coconut juice hehe...

Looks delicious!

3) One of the most common problem faced by a foreigner is the language barrier. The local people can't speak English so you have to give body/hand language if you want to know the price of certain thing that you want to buy. One advise from my relative who had studied here, is to learn their language. Basic language will do, as it will helps you a lot. But I think this is also apply to other foreign country that you are planning to visit. Well, learning other languages won't do any harm.

I hope I'll get the chance to go to Thailand again near in the future.

Thanks for reading.