Even thought Thailand (and especially Bangkok) can be hectic and frustrating at times one of the reasons I love it here are those little moments that bring a smile to your face.

The other day I was at Tesco Lotus on Rama IV and I hear small footsteps coming up behind me.  I look down and there's a young girl about 10 years old walking next to me.  She has a beautiful smile.  She looks up at me and says "Good afternoon."  I didn't correct her but it was 8pm at night.  I said "Hello," and smiled back at her.  She said "How are you today?"  I said "I'm fine.  Thank you.  And how are you today?"  She said "I am fine.  Thank you for asking." I think that exhausted her knowledge of English and she shyly snuck away.  

A few moments later I hear the patter of little feet again and now she's standing there with a younger girl who I would imagine is about 7 or 8 and looks to be her sister.  The younger one says "Sabai dee mai?"  I say "Sabai dee."  Her eyes widen in shy embarrassment.  I don't know if she didn't think I would understand or if she was just shocked that she was talking to a farang.  

The two of them left giggling.

No point to the story really other than I felt a bit happier the rest of the day.  

my little students can say that na ;p

hahaha ^___*

I have similar story like you

Have some little boy from the north of thailand,he sale flowers and i bought him some flowers,I leave him tips!

But he gave me more flowers he is very faithful coz normally the little boy always want tips.

even i told him it's a tips for you but he said"it's ok"

so he keep me smiling and i never forget about him

I can very well picture the scene, and understand how that would make you feel happier the rest of your day. Thanks for sharing that cute little story.

Ahh this is where i do get to criticise my home land.. That would simply never happen in the UK..

1-0 to Thailand.

See Kus... It's not all bad

Yeah, the advantage of having little ones around us.

A bit of soul shine for you !

what a happy day!!!

Thanks for sharing a cute story.:-)