With only a mic and spotlight, stand-up comedians can turn any daily grind into laughable material. With World Laughter Day (May 1) around the corner, Guru speaks to Thai stand-up comedians and an improv comedian/coach about their background and life on stage. We also asked them to crack us a one-liner with the theme "Only In Thailand." Get ready to 555!
Overseas and Overlooked, Americans in Thailand Seek Vaccines
Voice of America
11 May 2021, 09:35 GMT+10
BANGKOK - Alec Goldman, an American educator who has made a life in Bangkok, wants to get vaccinated.
Right about now would be a good time as COVID-19 cases in Thailand have been spiking since early April, fueled by the highly transmissible variant B.1.1.7, first detected here just before the four-day Thai New Year holiday that began April 12.
Goldman worries about the health risks posed by long international flights. He said a trip would strain his finances. Alec Goldman is an American educator and a cofounder of a personalized learning startup based in Bangkok, Thailand