[MORNING CALM TALES] The night I survived a terrorist attack
Twenty years ago, I said goodbye to Korea. At least, I thought I did. Within days, I found myself in a smoke-filled street in southern Thailand, surrounded by sirens, soldiers, emergency vehicles and people running for their lives. I had no idea that the road taking me away from Korea would eventually lead me right back. Without getting into all the circumstances behind my sudden departure from…
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Twenty years prior, I bid farewell to Korea, only to find myself back in the same place a short while later. Upon reaching southern Thailand, I was met with chaos - smoky streets, blaring sirens, military personnel, emergency vehicles, and a multitude of people fleeing for their lives. I was unaware that my journey from the Land of the Morning Calm would ultimately bring me back to its shores.
Several other educators and I had decided to leave behind a highly regarded teaching position in Korea. For me, this marked the end of an era. I packed my belongings and left, certain that Thailand would provide a new beginning. I had heard rumors of teaching prospects in southern Thailand, so I made the trip from Bangkok to Hat Yai. I secured a short-term stay at the Novotel hotel in the city's heart.
After settling in on Saturday afternoon, I ventured out to seek sustenance. A lively market and a department store were located just a short distance away.
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