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Oral History Project with grandparents.

Kendal Miyakawa and his family moved to Thailand as missionaries as Kendal grew up. Kendal lived in both the United States and Thailand during his early life; this is Kendal telling his story and about Thai culture.

Tou and Yer Vang from Minnesota talk about their journeys from Laos to Thailand to, finally, the USA. As Hmong refugees to American immigrants, their life story crosses borders, oceans, and generations. As children, they both grew up surrounded by...

Jida Leaokittikul (17) shares her story with her classmate, Sydney Steese-Bradley (17), about her experience growing up in a community with a lack of Thai representation. She discusses values like learning personal growth, independence, and giving back to the community.

My mother and I talk about her childhood growing up as a Hmong individual that immigrated from Laos. We talk about Hmong culture and what it means to us and the relevance of Hmong today.

13 minute interview with my immigrant Mom

Per talk about what his childhood was like living in American and Thailand.

Matthew Chao shares his experience living in Southeast Asia for ten years.

Daniel Shaffer (42) talks with his father about his experience in Thailand during the Vietnam War.

My mom told the story of her experience in Burma to Thailand and finally America.

Dive into an interview about maturity, literature, and work that will keep you entertained and wanting more!

Sara Hilany (26) interviews her mother, Supa Hilany (61), about her experiences including immigration, motherhood, and involvement in the New York City Thai community.

Maythinee Washington interviews her "Uncle Ted" (Edward Wilcox Holland, Jr., Esq), the best friend of her father, Pearlis "Wash" Washington (CMSGT, Air Force) about their friendship: how they met, and their adventures together from Thailand to Hawaii.

In this interview, conducted on June 2, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois, Suprajira Morakotjantachote (16) interviews her mom, Doungpon Morakotjantachote (47) about her family and culture compared to how she, Suprajira, was raised in America. Her mom talks about how large...

Yea Dale immigrated to the USA from Thailand in 1981.

In this interview, conducted in November 2018 in San Diego, California, Laura Torre interviews her mother Panarat Williams about her childhood in Thailand and adjusting to life in America. She also talks about the impact that religion, family, her country,...

Dinah and Renee talk about Sivia, Renee’s traveling grandma. They also chat about what is means to be “Hakka” and “Farang” at home

We spoke in detail about the Thailand educational system as well as Dr.Vanchai’s school