Keeping a Straight Face in the Land of Smiles

Yes, name your restaurant/inn after your impressive nickname!

One of the joys of teaching in Thailand...

How do you keep a straight face when you're calling roll, using students' nicknames with the likes of...

Beer (girl)

Golf

Dung

Dong

Poo

Moo

Rat

Prim (guy)

Air

And one first name I was never able to negotiate without a blush: Terdsak

Yes, self-discipline of one's facial muscles is a primary requisite for a foreigner teaching in the Land of Smiles.