Natty, a new immigrant from Thailand who has lived in Taiwan for over 20 years, is currently working as a language teaching assistant and a multicultural instructor for the National Immigration Agency. Recently, the First Service Station in Kaohsiung City, Southern District Office, hosted a family education and legal advocacy course for new immigrants, inviting Natty to share Thai culture while introducing the "11th Dream Building Program," encouraging new immigrants to bravely pursue their dreams.
During the course, Natty highlighted unique aspects of Thai culture. She mentioned that Thai is a five-tone language, belonging to the Tai-Kadai group, similar to some languages in Myanmar and Vietnam. With humor, Natty shared, "Most Thai people can speak.
English. Simply put your palms together and say 'Sawadee Kha,' and you can communicate smoothly in Thailand even if you don’t speak Thai." This greeting gesture, called "Wai," is an important social etiquette in Thai culture.
Instructor Natya shares unique aspects of Thai culture (Photo/Courtesy of the NIA website)
The National Immigration Agency also promoted the "11th Dream Building Program" during the course. This program aims to help new immigrants and their children achieve their dreams, promote multicultural development, and enhance understanding and respect among different ethnic groups. The registration period runs until November 25.
The NIA promotes the "11th Dream Building Program for New Immigrants and Their Children" during the course (Photo/Courtesy of the NIA website)
Xu Zhi Quan, Director of the First Service Station in Kaohsiung City, noted that since 2021, the Immigration Agency has launched the "Multicultural Talent Training Program," training 92 multicultural instructors to act as cultural bridges between new immigrants and local communities.
