On Friday, the Peace Corps in Thailand saw the return of 52 American volunteers, who will be serving alongside community members throughout the country. This marks the first time since the evacuation of volunteers in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The evacuation of volunteers in 2020 was a historical moment as it marked the first time in the Peace Corps’ 61-year history that volunteers were evacuated from all posts globally.
Peace Corps staff in Thailand operated throughout the pandemic, mostly working with local communities through virtual service projects and other activities. Peace Corps Thailand Country Director Sonny Luu said they prepared throughout Covid to relaunch and grow.
“We are so excited to be a part of the historic re-entry of volunteers in…
