Midweek update

I think this might be one of my new favourite places. Thailand is great, literally amazing. Is it what I was expecting? The answer is both absolutely and not at all. I expected the jungle with sprawling banana trees and the lush greenery. I expected to see temples covered in gold and I expected the street food, all the rice and noodles. I even expected the conditions of the hospitals here. What I didn't expect is what's amazed me. Big streets, filled with nighttime markets selling the most amazing handmade items, crazy shopping habits such as literally having to dive into a pile of clothes in a thrift 'store'. The crazy driving, or the red taxis which you can stand on the back of and ride. The mountains which are covered in jungle and give fantastic views from the top. I really wish I could stay longer. 

The hospital's been great over the last 2 days too. The highlight of which has to be riding in an ambulance. We did a patient transfer to a bigger hospital, so I went into what was like an ITU, it was so interesting, I was definitely in my element. On the way back we were called to an RTC also, the driving here is insane, literally any road rules don't seem to count, including staying on the correct side of the road, therefore there are so many motorcycle accidents, which is what we went to. I've also seen suturing, which was great because I've never seen it before, and the doctor performing it was fantastic at explaining things too. I even saw my first case of infection today, with a patient coming in for severe diarhoea, which was interesting to see how they treat. I've been doing a little more aswell, minor but helpful tasks, and chatting to the English speaking patients which has been great. The people I'm working with are lovely too, so much that I don't even mind that this particular placement is just me. I've learnt so much already, a lot of which is also relevant to me as a first aider as well as a potential doctor. 

I've learnt a little Thai since being here too, which is making me want to persue it, so maybe that'll be my hobby for next year! 

Spending the evening now however exploring a little more, with a night market and potenially a ladyboy show!

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