Today, (friday 25th), was an earlier start than normal so that Gu and Tai could get to Sarapee Train Station before 7.30am.

 Their school was invloved with a Parade through Sarapee,that appeared to be promoting healthy living and warning of the dangers of drugs.

 It does appear that, just like most countries these days, Thailand is battling a spread of the drug culture amongst the younger generation; so anything like this that may help the children think twice has to be commended.

The Parade followed the main road to Sarapee, from the train station, back to Sarapee Pittiyakom School.

Some adults took part as well, I suspect teachers and other school staff;        and the local Police force were represented to.

All the kids at home were co-operative about an earlier bed time yesterday and were up and ready for breakfast an 6.45am

After seeing the younger ones off to school ,  I then took Gu and Tai to the train station to join their friends in preparation for school assembly and the Parade.

After returning home for coffee and breakfast myself, I returned to Sarapee to enjoy the parade and capture the event on my camera.

Unfortunately, trying as hard as I could to find him, Gu evaded the camera. He’s so small bless him. That said, i nearly missed Tai as well but one of his friends called out ‘hello’ and I got the shot.

It is a sad reflection of life today that parents around the world have little time to be able to go and see their children take part in such events, I feel blessed that it is my full time job to make the time.

And to Tai and Gu and all their school friends; I hope you enjoyed it and take heed of the theme of the Parade, your health and welfare are the most precious commodities you will ever possess.

For more photos of this event please visit our photobucket album here.