Pa Muang School

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2009-08-14T02:07:30Z

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This is Pa Muang school. Located in the Maesa Valley area of Chiang Mai,

2009-08-14T14:52:21Z

DaveEarly
This is Pa Muang school. Located in the Maesa Valley area of Chiang Mai,

The Government allots the school 10,000 baht ($340 USD) annually for maintenance and upkeep.

2009-08-14T15:31:48Z

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The Government allots the school 10,000 baht ($340 USD) annually for maintenance and upkeep.

It is clear the staff and local people are trying their best to maintain the school.

2009-08-14T15:23:36Z

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It is clear the staff and local people are trying their best to maintain the school.

One of the gardeners??

2009-08-14T15:19:50Z

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One of the gardeners??

The dilapidated and dirty toilet facilities. When we asked the school what we could do to help them, this was their major concern.

2009-08-14T15:19:50Z

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The dilapidated and dirty toilet facilities. When we asked the school what we could do to help them, this was their major concern.

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2009-08-14T15:19:50Z

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Two of the four stalls that were available for use. Just be happy they have not yet invented a way to transmit smells across the internet.

2009-08-14T15:20:22Z

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Two of the four stalls that were available for use. Just be happy they have not yet invented a way to transmit smells across the internet.

A wasp nest in the toilet.

2009-08-14T15:20:44Z

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A wasp nest in the toilet.

Ian Rauner (X-Centre) and Robert Straghan (CMTR) surveying the task ahead.

2009-08-14T15:24:28Z

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Ian Rauner (X-Centre) and Robert Straghan (CMTR) surveying the task ahead.

Dilapidated and dangerous, the playground needs help.

2009-08-14T15:25:14Z

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Dilapidated and dangerous, the playground needs help.

Ian and Long Rauner from the Chiang Mai X-Centre volunteered to take on reconditioning the playground equipment.

2009-08-14T15:20:51Z

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Ian and Long Rauner from the Chiang Mai X-Centre volunteered to take on reconditioning the playground equipment.

Some of the happy and curious children needing our assistance.

2009-08-14T15:20:51Z

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Some of the happy and curious children needing our assistance.

Inside the classroom is bright and cheery.

2009-08-14T15:20:51Z

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Inside the classroom is bright and cheery.

One can see the teachers take pride in making the school as cheerful as possible.

2009-08-14T15:20:51Z

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One can see the teachers take pride in making the school as cheerful as possible.

Children were required to exit the school building, put on their shoes, and accompanied by a staff member walk through the rain and mud to the toilet.

2009-08-14T15:20:51Z

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Children were required to exit the school building, put on their shoes, and accompanied by a staff member walk through the rain and mud to the toilet.

Khun Long and Khun Raat (CMTR Treasurer) along with one of the teachers. We could not have done it without their assistance.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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Khun Long and Khun Raat (CMTR Treasurer) along with one of the teachers. We could not have done it without their assistance.

It was decided to build close to the school for easier access. Although we had contracted to tear down and remove the old facility, the school board decided to keep it for use of those usin ...

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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It was decided to build close to the school for easier access. Although we had contracted to tear down and remove the old facility, the school board decided to keep it for use of those usin ...

Our builder who donated much of his time and costs worked quickly.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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Our builder who donated much of his time and costs worked quickly.

The big day, August 12, 2009.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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The big day, August 12, 2009.

Khun Long of the X-Centre is chauffered in to the event.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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Khun Long of the X-Centre is chauffered in to the event.

Flowers were presented to all the Toy Ride participants.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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Flowers were presented to all the Toy Ride participants.

Khun Long, helps MC and provide translation.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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Khun Long, helps MC and provide translation.

Parents and children gathered for the festivities.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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Parents and children gathered for the festivities.

A very nice traditional Thai dance for the attendees.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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A very nice traditional Thai dance for the attendees.

A couple of happy kids watch the show.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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A couple of happy kids watch the show.

A lovely choreographed dance number by the kids.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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A lovely choreographed dance number by the kids.

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2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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Robert joining in the fun.

2009-08-14T15:21:46Z

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Robert joining in the fun.

Of course toys were handed out to all the children in attendance.

2009-08-15T17:18:13Z

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Of course toys were handed out to all the children in attendance.

Chas, of Tusker's Bar, proudly displays a portrait of the Royal Family presented by the village and school to the Toy Ride Committee.

2009-08-15T17:17:26Z

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Chas, of Tusker's Bar, proudly displays a portrait of the Royal Family presented by the village and school to the Toy Ride Committee.

AND THIS we are proud to say is the finished product. (5 members of the CMTR Committee).

2009-08-15T17:17:26Z

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AND THIS we are proud to say is the finished product. (5 members of the CMTR Committee).

The children now can walk unattended and sheltered to their new facility.

2009-08-15T17:17:26Z

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The children now can walk unattended and sheltered to their new facility.

Built specifically with the children in mind.

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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Built specifically with the children in mind.

Scott Jones trying out the new wash basins.

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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Scott Jones trying out the new wash basins.

An amazing difference. It was important that the children would not have to step up to use the toilet.

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

DaveEarly
An amazing difference. It was important that the children would not have to step up to use the toilet.

We cannot do projects like this without our sponsors and contributors.

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

DaveEarly
We cannot do projects like this without our sponsors and contributors.

Parents brought flowers to add some color.

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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Parents brought flowers to add some color.

The Chiang Mai X-Centre has donated time and staff to refurbish the playground equipment and will have it completed soon.

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

DaveEarly
The Chiang Mai X-Centre has donated time and staff to refurbish the playground equipment and will have it completed soon.

The teams are lined up by the teacher.

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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The teams are lined up by the teacher.

The families are determined...........

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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The families are determined...........

the riders.........once again go down in a pitiful defeat.

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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the riders.........once again go down in a pitiful defeat.

All attention is focused on the arrival of the ice cream truck as we wind down the day......

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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All attention is focused on the arrival of the ice cream truck as we wind down the day......

A final heartfelt cheer to all involved..........

2009-08-15T17:16:37Z

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A final heartfelt cheer to all involved..........