Shan host known as 04 loses job after illness in Chiang Mai (English, Level A1)

A Shan man worked as a host.
He worked in Chiang Mai.
He used the number "04" at work.
He became sick and lost his job.
He went to hospital for treatment.
A local person paid his hospital bill.
He sent money home to family.
His youngest brother died soon after.
His father had to join the army.
He plans to return to Myanmar.

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host — a person who greets or entertains guests

hospital — a place where sick people get care

treatment — medical care to help a sick person

bill — a paper or list showing money owed

family — people who are related by blood or marriage

army — a country's group of soldiers

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Shan host known as 04 loses job after illness in Chiang Mai^{CEFR A1}

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