Let me introduce myself...i am from Valencia (Spain). It is located in the east part very close to Barcelona. Actually is the third biggest city of Spain. Good beaches, weather, food...all foreigners get crazy when they come.
I work in Polytechnical University of Valencia (www.upv.es) and this time i applied for a 2-months stay in Chulalongkorn University in BK. I am really glad to join that University.
It is not my first time in Asia, as i was 2 months (beginning of this year) in Sunkyunkwan University in Seoul (South Korea). So, it will be my second time as it was such a nice experience. I know that Thailand is different compared with Korea, but i will like it for sure! specially your food! I often go to Thai Restaurants here in Valencia!
I will also join an intensive thai course before going to your country..as I would not like to behave as the typical spanish tourist!