In the last post, I discussed my conflicting thoughts about my pride and shame as a Thai-American and my confusion as to why we haven't united as a cohesive unit in the current generation. In this post, I hope to garner your thoughts as to what we can do to change things.
I am a board member for Thai Americans For the Future, or TAFF. We have had only two events:
1.) A Thai community art show at the Consulate Building downtown
2.) A fundraiser at a sushi restaurant for a playground at Wat Dhamaramma in Chicago.
Why only two events? Because a group of 10 people cannot always group think for an entire generation. We know what we like, but is it necessarily what you want to see and/or attend? I want to meet with my fellow Thais and connect, but I need your help. I need your ideas - only you can tell me the kind of events that would interest you.
Here's my request/your challenge: What can we do to get together as Thais? What sort of events would you like to see? Would you go to a conference if we put one together? Would you like something formal or casual? Sound off in the comments! Your idea might just be the one I take to TAFF and make happen.
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