OCA-NY is partnering with StoryCorps and Thai Community USA to uplift the stories and voices of the Thai community in the first community oral history project for Little Thailand in Queens, New York. Little Thailand Way (on Woodside Ave between 76th to 79th streets) and by extension, Little Thailand, encompasses the Wat Buddha Thai Thavorn Vanaram, Thai restaurants and businesses, community leaders, and other members of the greater Thai community in New York.
Featured OCA-NY Interviews
P. Thawin Pukhao and Chinda Tanner
Elmhurst Buddhist temple volunteer Chinda Tanner (63) and Monk P. Thawin Pukhao (53) discuss their personal histories and the history of the temple. They also discuss how they each contribute to their temple and what they hope for the Thai community in Queens.
Juttana Rimreartwate and Steven Raga
Juttana “Moo” Rimreartwate (57) talks to his New York State Assemblymember Steven Raga [no age given] about the Little Thailand community in Queens. They talk about getting to know each other, the goals they have for their work, and their favorite foods in the neighborhood.
Sara Hilany and Supa Hilany
Sara Hilany (26) interviews her mother, Supa Hilany (61), about her experiences including immigration, motherhood, and involvement in the New York City Thai community.
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Sopon Kosalanan (43) พูดคุยกับเพื่อนและคู่ใจ, Puwana Pragthuangsuk (38), เกี่ยวกับโครงการชุมชนลิตเติ้ลไทยแลนด์ในนิวยอร์ก ธุรกิจร้านอาหารของพวกเขา และชุมชนชาวไทยในนิวยอร์ก. [Sopon Kosalanan (43) talks with his partner, Puwana Pragthuangsuk (38), about Little Thailand Way initiatives, their restaurants, and the Thai community in New York.]
Conversation partners Khin Oo (21) and Ratree Ratdachot (67) talk about Ratree's childhood in Thailand, moving to Queens and starting a business in Elmhurst, NY. They also discuss the importance of having an official Little Thailand in NYC and how...
Juttana "Moo" Rimreartwate (57) talks to his New York State Assemblymember Steven Raga [no age given] about the Little Thailand community in Queens. They talk about getting to know each other, the goals they have for their work, and their...
Owner of May Kaidee Thai Vegan Restaurant, Sommay "May" Jaijong (51), and her friend, Niramon "Mon" Zucker (59), reflect on their careers, Thai food, and the importance of sharing Thai culture with the world.
Napat "Plum" Snidvongs (41) tells conversation partner and new friend, Brianna Cea (26), about his mother's Thai grocery store and the impact of social media on business. He also shares memories of growing up in the United States of America...
Joe DiStefano (55) interviews his friend and neighbor, Naratip "Nara" Klinsrisuk (40), about his businesses in Little Thailand, his family, and his favorite Thai food.
Virachart Pokpoonpipat (74) shares a conversation with his friend, Wichiit Kanchanawong (78), about the origins of the Little Thailand community. They talk about the history of Virachart's former restaurant, Jaiya-Thai, as well as of the local temples. They also discuss...
Spouses James Lam (57) and Inthira Lam (59) discuss their introduction, their family, their restaurant, and Thai cuisine. They also talk about the significance of the "Little Thailand Way" sign to their restaurant and their hopes for the future of...
เพื่อนสนิท Eady Green (58) และ Bunliang Phetloet (53) พูดคุยเกี่ยวกับความทรงจำความทรงจำในวัยเด็กในประเทศไทยและความหวังอนาคตชุมชนลิตเติ้ลไทยแลนด์ในนิวยอร์ก. [Friends Eady Green (58) and Bunliang Phetloet (53) share memories from their lives in Thailand and discuss their hopes for the Little Thailand community in New York.]