Habitat for Humanity inHabitat for Humanity in

Phang Nga, ThailandPhang Nga, Thailand

Columbus Global Village TeamColumbus Global Village TeamJanuary - February 2007January - February 2007

© Columbus Global Village Team, 2007 Compiled by David L. Bezaire & Susi Havens-Bezaire© Columbus Global Village Team, 2007 Compiled by David L. Bezaire & Susi Havens-Bezaire

Southern Thailand, Southeast AsiaSouthern Thailand, Southeast Asia

Area Was Devastated by Tsunami in December 2004Area Was Devastated by Tsunami in December 2004

Amazing 2-Year Amazing 2-Year PhysicalPhysical Recovery Recovery

11 Christian Churches Sprouted after the Tsunami11 Christian Churches Sprouted after the Tsunami

Ninety Five Percent of Thai People Are BuddistsNinety Five Percent of Thai People Are Buddists

Spirit Houses at Every Residence and Most BusinessesSpirit Houses at Every Residence and Most Businesses

Devout Thais Worship at Ornate WatsDevout Thais Worship at Ornate Wats

Lotsa WatsLotsa Wats

Monkeys and DemonsMonkeys and Demons

Huge Wat Built in a Cavern Shelters MonkeysHuge Wat Built in a Cavern Shelters Monkeys

School Children Enjoyed Our VisitSchool Children Enjoyed Our Visit(As much as we did!?!?!)(As much as we did!?!?!)

Amateur Troupe Recounts Ancient MythAmateur Troupe Recounts Ancient Myth

Thai People Show Care, Concern and Gentle RespectThai People Show Care, Concern and Gentle Respect

Na Fak is a 500 Person Farming CommunityNa Fak is a 500 Person Farming Community

Most of the Habitat Families Produce RubberMost of the Habitat Families Produce Rubber

Latex is Collected DailyLatex is Collected Daily

Future Habitat Neighbors Sumlee & Sumpa Future Habitat Neighbors Sumlee & Sumpa

Geew & KitiyaGeew & Kitiya

Sumlee, Sow, and Pinyo Sumlee, Sow, and Pinyo

Lae & Her ChildrenLae & Her Children

Can You See Sumpa & Supawut’s New Home??Can You See Sumpa & Supawut’s New Home??

Learning to Lay BlockLearning to Lay Block

Earthquake Area Demands Solid FoundationEarthquake Area Demands Solid Foundation

Building with SumleeBuilding with Sumlee

““Darn Photographer Made Me Look”Darn Photographer Made Me Look”

Lego-like Blocks Interlock without MortarLego-like Blocks Interlock without Mortar

Rebar and Holes Filled With Cement Make Structure SolidRebar and Holes Filled With Cement Make Structure Solid

Input Toilet Output into Septic TankInput Toilet Output into Septic Tank

No Cranes or Backhoes, Just Sore Muscles!No Cranes or Backhoes, Just Sore Muscles!

Rustproofing Roof ComponentsRustproofing Roof Components

Installing Welded Steel Roof StructureInstalling Welded Steel Roof Structure

Long-lasting Cement Fiber RoofLong-lasting Cement Fiber Roof

Making BlocksMaking Blocks

Squeezing Cement, Sand & ClaySqueezing Cement, Sand & Clay

Pressing Even Harder to Eject a New BlockPressing Even Harder to Eject a New Block

Sifting, Mixing, Working TogetherSifting, Mixing, Working Together

Heat & Hard Work Sapped Our StrengthHeat & Hard Work Sapped Our Strength

A Key for SumleeA Key for Sumlee

Dedication of Na Fak’s First Habitat HouseDedication of Na Fak’s First Habitat House

All Are Welcome!All Are Welcome!Thank you Professor Nong Inpanbutr and Doctor Ampai Tiranasar for the BannerThank you Professor Nong Inpanbutr and Doctor Ampai Tiranasar for the Banner

Habitat Resource Center – South StaffHabitat Resource Center – South Staff

Eim and DuenEim and Duen

Pao and LaiPao and Lai

ContractorsContractors

Sek Sun and JoSek Sun and Jo

Sek Sun, Chen, Kwan and Su Rin Sek Sun, Chen, Kwan and Su Rin

Jwop & Regina, Pan, Lyn & Man, and Su RinJwop & Regina, Pan, Lyn & Man, and Su Rin

Long-term VolunteersLong-term Volunteers

Brian and KellyBrian and Kelly

Korean High Schools Students Winter VacationKorean High Schools Students Winter Vacation

A Language We All SpeakA Language We All Speak

Our Morning RideOur Morning Ride

Moving between the SitesMoving between the Sites

Moving Sand & GravelMoving Sand & Gravel

Bikes, Boats & Tuk-TuksBikes, Boats & Tuk-Tuks

Home Away from HomeHome Away from Home

Walking to the BathroomWalking to the Bathroom

It Was a Tough Job, but, Someone Had To Stay Here….It Was a Tough Job, but, Someone Had To Stay Here….

Thai Cooking ClassThai Cooking Class

American Barbeque ClassAmerican Barbeque Class

Wednesday Afternoon MarketWednesday Afternoon Market

Drive-by MarketsDrive-by Markets

Wednesday Afternoon R&RWednesday Afternoon R&R

Fishing, Scuba Diving and SnorkelingFishing, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

A Sunday on Phang Nga BayA Sunday on Phang Nga Bay

James Bond IslandJames Bond Island

Two Days in Naithon BeachTwo Days in Naithon Beach

Extended Tour to Northern ThailandExtended Tour to Northern Thailand

Elephants in Transition from Work to ProtectedElephants in Transition from Work to Protected

Extended Tour to Northern ThailandExtended Tour to Northern Thailand

Hill Tribes Living with Ancient TraditionsHill Tribes Living with Ancient Traditions

Extended Tour to Northern ThailandExtended Tour to Northern Thailand

Many Hill Tribes Migrated from Laos and BurmaMany Hill Tribes Migrated from Laos and Burma

Extended Tour to Northern ThailandExtended Tour to Northern Thailand

Chinese New Year in Chiang Mai & BangkokChinese New Year in Chiang Mai & Bangkok

Introducing Introducing Team Thailand 2007Team Thailand 2007

BenBen

JohnJohn

MargeMarge

ReginaRegina

ScottScott

DaveDave

SusiSusi

BarbBarb

BobBob

ChristineChristine

EdenEden

EvaEva

MartyMarty

WendeWende

Dave Bezaire & Susi Havens-Bezaire

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