[RafaelYV]

I agree with what was said by Jerome about the Thai value of community.
Living in a more rural setting, my attempts to spend time at home alone reading are constantly interrupted by people inviting me to do things. And I believe they aren't inviting me because they want to spend time with me, but rather because they are afraid I am lonely.

Even when my fellow teachers (all Thai) drive by my porch, they don't say, "What are you reading? Look kids, reading is good!" they say, "Always reading! You are lonely!"

Regarding the offerings of Thai TV, there are plenty of decent educational programs on the most basic UBC