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Shan host known as 04 loses job after illness in Chiang MaiCEFR A1
6 Feb 2026
Adapted from Prachatai, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Nopparuj Lamaikul, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
64 words
- 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.
Difficult words
- 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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Discussion questions
- Have you ever sent money to your family?
- Have you ever been to a hospital?
- Would you like to work in another town or country?
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