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THE UNDERWATER WORLD

I�m live in Pattaya, Chonburi. I recently went to Underwater World with my family. The aquatic animal show is a new tourist attraction in Pattaya. When I walked, I went under the water in a glass tunnel. There you can see beautiful and wonderful marine animals. I felt excited to see beautiful fish such as skate, shark, starfish and other fish. Underwater World also displays wrecks of ships. They also show the nutrition of fish. I learned a lot there. Everybody needs to try and protect the aquatic animals in the oceans for as long as possible.

Jareeporn Ladnongkun, Chonburi

Story teller

Two months ago I had the chance to go to Laos and visit my old teacher. My teacher is the head of our story telling group. During my time in Laos, I visited many new places and met many new people. We shared a lot of happiness and laughter as we told our stories.

As I travelled around, I couldn't help but remember the stories that my grandparents and parents used to tell to me. They used to recall with great fondness stories of their childhood. When I first heard these stories I found it difficult to appreciate them. Now that I have travelled and become wiser, I can better understand the stories my family used to tell me.

I'd like to tell you the story of my trip to this wonderful country. The first thing that strikes you as you enter Laos is their special greeting, which is very similar to our wai. It made me feel very welcome when people greeted me in this way.

Thailand and Laos are close neighbours, and Laotian is very similar to the Isan language. The storytellers had no trouble communicating their stories to each other. We exchanged stories together and learned about each other's country and culture. We were happy to listen and learn with our new friends.

I admired everyone that I met on the trip because they were so keen to tell us their stories.

The storytellers were open and honest, just like my grandmother had once told me.

How wonderful it was. I am sure that I will never forget all of the happy times in Laos. I promised to share these stories with everyone, including the next generation. That way, this story will live on the earth forever.

Wichitra Maikami, Bangkok

LOVE IS IN THE AIR

Everybody in the world wants to loved and to be loved. It is difficult to give love unless you first love yourself and it is also difficult to wait and have love come to you.

I�m always puzzled when I hear people say how hard it is to say �love," but when they say the word �hate� - like, "I hate you" - they have no trouble at all.

Love can make you feel good. It gives you strength and determination to do whatever you want. Love makes you smile and feel happy about yourself and about others. Get familiar with the world love and use it as often as you can.

Tida Changtong, Samut Prakan