During my life in Thailand I meet / met a lot of interesting and fascinating people. This is their place to tell the world what they think about all different kinds of subjects. You will find interviews with students, colleagues, workers, farangs and more random citizens, tourists or friends. Today it is one of our awesome Diploma Level Tourism Management students. She talks about her life in Udon Thani as well as about her studies and her dream of becoming a tour guide and saving money for her family. So sit down, relax and read what Nutwadee has to say:
What’s your name?
My name is Nutwadee Niroka.
my-thai.org interview with Nutwadee
Where are you from?
I’m from Mukdahan Province.
How old are you?
I’m 19 years old
Where do you live?
I live in Nikhomkhamsoi district in Mukdahan province.
Why are you in Udon Thani?
I’m staying in Udon because my mother is alone here , I have to take care of her and I study at the Udonthani Vocational College in the Tourism Business Management Program.
What are you doing there besides working or studying?
Usually I go to the temple, book shop or cinema. Some day I stay at home to read some books I like or to sing many songs.
How long will you stay there? (student: planning in leaving?)
I do not know yet. I stay here because of my mother and maybe I will work here or in Nongkhai or in another province but not far away from Udon.
Plans for the future?
I’ll continue to study and maybe work part-time . I want to save money for my mother and my house.
Job / Studies? (if student, what do you want to be?)
I would like to be a guide .
Hobbies
My hobby is drawing.
talking straight
What do you think about your city? Do you like it? don’t like? What do you like and what not?
I don’t like Udon but I like some people here. I met the best teacher n met nice friends here.
You know the word farang, right?
yes!!
What do you think about farangs?
Farangs are people , some are good, some bad. It’s normal but they are the same like my teacher . I learn English and a new culture or some other good things from them . Funny!!
How would you consider your current status in life? You want to change something?
I always try to do the best I can do – so I think there is no need to change something.
Are you happy?
I’m happy!!
my-thai.org interview with Nutwadee
Dreams?
Travel all around the world!!! start from here. 
And now…
Do you know the word “Web 2.0”? If yes, what is it? If no, what could it be?
I don ‘t know!!! Maybe it’s a website for crazy teacher ( hahaha)
Do you use Social Networks like Facebook or Hi5? If yes, which ones:
I use facebook.
What do you use the internet for?
I use it for knowledge, entertainment (reading cartoons, watching movies online) and to find new friends all around the world.
Famous last words:
I believe in goodness.
