In November 2005, 21 sponsors received the incredible chance to visit their sponsored children in Thailand and encourage them face to face. Share in their experience through this slideshow!
A sponsor salutes a child with the traditional Thai greeting called wai. Practicing local customs with their sponsored child is one of the joys Compassion sponsors experience on a tour. Learn more about wai and other traditional Thai customs.
Thailand, which means "free land," is tucked in between Laos and Cambodia. The country is a major rice exporter and has many rice farms like this one shown. Thailand is well-known for its world-famous jasmine rice.