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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 17/04/2025

A film that takes place where you’re from

Ling Ling @lltai.me · 03/04/2025

I loved moderating the opening panel at the International Council of Psychologists Annual Conference in Rotterdam! We explored psychology’s role in migration, human rights, and social inclusion with esteemed psychologists from the Bahamas, UK, and US. Excited for the rest of the conference! #phd

Opening panel of the International Council of Psychologists Annual Conference in Rotterdam.

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 19/03/2025

Did you know? Albert Einstein, born on March 14, 1879, wasn’t just a genius—he was also a refugee. His journey wasn’t just about revolutionising physics, but also about seeking safety and freedom.

A bundle of belongings isn't the only thing a refugee brings to his new country. Einstein was a refugee.

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 05/03/2025

Spring is coming! I'm taking a short break from systematic review, to enjoy this lovely view from @zpid.bsky.social. Sunny, clear blue skies and below 10C. #phdlife

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 22/02/2025

Explains why I don't feel rested or rejuvenated from my holidays. 😅 #phdlife

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 29/01/2025

Truly multicultural. Chinese New Year decor at the India Gate Restaurant. Only in Malaysia. 🎉 #cny

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 29/01/2025

It's been years since you've been gone, but I’ll always find my way back to celebrate the New Year with you. 新年快乐，妈 💖 #cny

Prayer alter with fruit, buns, flowers, candles and incense.

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 28/01/2025

One thing I look forward to coming home for Chinese New Year... Endless hours of mahjong with family — laughter, snacking on biscuits and the sound of tiles clicking. 🀄 May the wood snake year bring healthy, happiness and prosperity! 🐍 #cny

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 27/01/2025

Just wrapped up an incredible weekend team building with the amazing management team at fugee.org! Their dedication to providing quality education for refugees in Malaysia is truly inspiring. I'm grateful for the opportunity to support such passionate changemakers! #refugees

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 13/01/2025

After 12 years of loyal service, I'm finally saying goodbye to my trusty 2013 mbp. I'll be sending it off to recycling soon. Will I live to see a day when laptops become sustainable and repairable? #climateanxiety #wishcycling

Reformatting macbook pro. Keyboards with worn mandala stickers.

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 12/01/2025

I couldn’t find umeboshi for my onigiri, so I used Singlong’s Sour Plum instead. Big mistake. What I got? Mini rice sour bombs. Lesson learned. #vegan #vegan

Onigiri with sour plum wrapped with seaweed

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 09/01/2025

After months of refining my focus group guide and tackling ethics, I finally got the green light.🚦 Now, it's full speed ahead with recruitment! Yesterday, I presented my study to #refugee teachers. The result? About a third signed up. Tough, but that's the #phdlife. 😅 Upwards and onwards! ☝️

Presenting phd project to refugee teachers.

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 05/01/2025

I'm so happy the different ethnic groups of Myanmar celebrated New Years together. And to be invited to join the celebration is a privilege indeed. 🎉🥰 #refugee

All the different ethnicity of Myanmar celebrating New Year at the Chinese Assembly Hall, KL. Organised by the Malaysia Karen Organisation.

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 16/12/2024

Back from the retreat! I had the privilege of serving as a cook for the 10-day meditation course in Dhamma Malaya. One of the highlights? Using this massive "mixing" machine to whip up Malaysian-style fried mee hoon for 130 people. I even received some yummy reviews. 😋 #veganfood #vipassana

Testing fried mee hoon made with big mixing machine.

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 01/12/2024

The part about oat milk latte dependency and data cleaning vs writting is spot on. A little too much... ☕ #phdlife blueskyroast.com/roast/lingli...

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 30/11/2024

My friends dropped me off at the airport. We hugged farewell. We've known each other for over a decade. Saying goodbye gets harder with each passing year. Life is a collection of memories - fill them with love, light, and laughter.✨ Till the next time, kapkunka #thailand. 🙏

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 30/11/2024

In Phuket, we stopped by a food outlet for brunch and souvenirs. I had pad thai, prolly the last authentic one that I'll enjoy in a long while. #thailand

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 30/11/2024

Day 6: Koh Yao Yai to Kuala Lumpur We left for Chong Lard Pier in the morning to catch the morning speed boat. It was cloudy with a gentle breeze, thankfully not raining. My friends told me to stay silent, coz they bought a "local" ticket for me. #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 29/11/2024

I'm super glad we decided to stay another day to chill at the villa. A short short break from being on the road/sea. Then I was reminded of the sign I saw at the Gypsy Bar the night before... Life is like a road trip. Enjoy each day Don't carry too much baggage. #thailand #kohyaoyai

Our villa in the jungle with the sea view.

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 29/11/2024

We dropped a couple of places for food. A local thai muslim restaurant for lunch and a dessert shop. I had black glutinous rice, green beans, taro with coconut milk. #thailand #kohyaoyai #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 29/11/2024

Day 5: Koh Yao Yai We initially planned to return to Phuket. With my friend feeling unwell, and the gloomy weather, we decided to stay another day. I worked on my paper the all day on the villa's porch with the stunning view of the sea. #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 29/11/2024

My friends organised a birthday dinner on the beach. What a way to end the day, delicious Thai food and sunset. 🏖️🌅 #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 29/11/2024

As we waited for dinner at Gypsy Bar, we visited a buffalo family nearby. 15 buffalos altogether, one mother buffalo looked pregnant. #thailand #roadtrip

Pregnant mother buffalo chillin' on the field.

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 29/11/2024

It was overcast almost all day. Thankfully, it didn't rain. So, we headed to Yao Yai Beach for an afternoon massage, a small hut next to the Gypsy Beach Bar. #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 29/11/2024

For lunch, we headed to Ao Muong Beach, accessible by a small dirt path. There is a small beach bar, run by a local lady. She said the beach attracts more foreign visitors, but they don't support her small business. I had pineapple fried rice and a coconut. #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 29/11/2024

Before ending our walk, we stopped by a local roti shop for a quick breakfast. I got a banana roti with condensed milk. #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 29/11/2024

We stopped by a small village house, which turned out to be the BaBin kitchen. BaBin is small chewy dessert made of glutinous rice and coconut, also known as coconut macaron. Its a Koh Yao Yai specialty. It seems they only make BaBin for export. Super yummy! #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 29/11/2024

We continued our morning walk through the small village. Plenty of greenery everywhere! My local guide said that Koh Yao Yai started having cement roads and electricity as recent as 20 years ago. #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 29/11/2024

At the end of the forest trail, we arrived at Loh Jak Pier. This pier doesn't receive tourists. Rather, boats departing from this pier transport food to the surrounding islands. #thailand #kohyaoyai #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 29/11/2024

Day 4: Koh Yao Yai In the morning, we hiked through a small forest trail and came across cages made of wire mesh and tree branches. The local fishermen use these cages as fish traps. #thailand #roadtrip

Big fish traps made of wire mesh and tree branches.

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 28/11/2024

We arrived at the northern pier of Koh Yao Yai, Klong Hia Pier. We drove 40min through the island on cement and dirt roads in a 4WD till we reached our isolated villa in the middle of the jungle. We reached our destination at last! #thailand #roadtrip

Evening view of the Phang Hga Bay from the porch of our villa.

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 27/11/2024

After wishing our farewells to Sandy, we took a relaxing 2-hour drive to Bang Rong Pier in Phuket, followed by a 45min speed boat ride to Koh Yao Yai. #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 27/11/2024

After lunch, we said hello to Sandy, a 65 year old lady elephant at the Khao Lak Elephant Care Home. She's super gentle and sweet. #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 26/11/2024

We had lunch at the memories beach bar, located on a rural part of Khao Lak beach with an attached surfing school. #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 26/11/2024

Day 3: Khao Lak to Koh Yao Yai After two long days of driving, we took it easy this morning. Breakfast buffet at the B&B. Long morning chats with life-long friends over lattes at local hipster cafes. I had my oat milk latte in a funky ceramic mug. #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 26/11/2024

As night fell, we drove through the Khao Sok National Park. On dark and windy roads, silhoutte of misty mountains accompanied us till we arrived in Takuapa for a thai chinese dinner, at Hokki Lou. We checked into our B&B in Khao Lak, close to 9pm. It was a long ride indeed. #thailand #roadtrip

Hokki Lou, Thai Chinese restaurant in Takua pa.

Hokki Lou, Thai Chinese restaurant in Takua pa. Recommended dishes on the wall, with their michelin awards.

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 26/11/2024

We stopped at a rest area and picked up some dried pad thai noodles with pre-mixed sauce. Food gifts for family in Malaysia. As we drove to Khao Lak, it continued to rain. #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 25/11/2024

We stopped for coffee at Suan Nin Khaw, a fruit farm who also grows, harvests and roasts their own (robusta) coffee. Farm-to-coffee. I ordered an oat milk latte to-go. They serve coffee flower tea for free. #thailand #roadtrip #chomphun

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 25/11/2024

It was a long drive today, about 7 hours including stops for breaks. It made sense to keep driving, cause it rained all day. At one stop, I tried ice thai milk tea. The Southern Thailand style has stronger tea flavour. #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 25/11/2024

For lunch, we stopped by a local restaurant along the highway. The salad "bouquet" is common in Southern Thailand cuisine, a mix of edible flowers, herbs and leafy vegetables. Ours had curry leaves, kaffir lime, butterfly pea, pink peppercorn, etc. Also, the pretty tri-colour rice. #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 25/11/2024

Day 2: From Ban Krut to Khao Lak "Winter" in Thailand means more rainy days than usual. It was overcast this morning on Ban Krut beach. We were fortunate to visit the temple on Thong Chai hill before the all-day downpour started. #thailand #roadtrip

Cloudy morning at Ban Krut beach, Thailand.

Phra Mahathat Chedi Phakdee Prakat
พระมหาธาตุเจดีย์ภักดีประกาศ

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 24/11/2024

Ended the day with a pizza dinner by the beach, a short walk at the night market, and bought mini buns for tomorrow's trip. A very productivelty food-full day! 🥳 #bankrut #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 24/11/2024

Checked in at our resort for the night in a small beach town, Ban Krut. Chill local town, with minimal tourists. #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 24/11/2024

We picked up more food gifts for my friend's colleagues. This cute shop sells homemade pastries and large croissant pillows. #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 24/11/2024

We delivered food gifts and visited my friend's relatives' farm. We were offered tasty fried sweet potatoes and preseved tamarind. Both are grown on their farm. #thailand #roadtrip

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 24/11/2024

On the way to my friend's relative's home, we picked up some bottles of palm sugar juice at a palm sugar farm.

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 24/11/2024

We had lunch at a local market, by the river with a temple view. I got Thai milk coffee with ice for the road. #thailand

Local market with river and temple view.

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 24/11/2024

First small town stop for the day, Phetchaburi. Picked up some food gifts for friend's relatives, desserts at a local bakery, then, some dried pork and pork floss. #roadtrip #travel #south #thailand

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Ling Ling @lltai.me · 24/11/2024

Next... A highway rest area to check on the car tires and pick up some mini oranges and deep fried dried bananas. #travel #roadtrip #south #thailand

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