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Shan host known as 04 loses job after illness in Chiang Mai (Level A1) — a field of flowers with a statue in the background

Shan host known as 04 loses job after illness in Chiang MaiCEFR A1

6 Feb 2026

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Adapted from Prachatai, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0

Photo by Nopparuj Lamaikul, Unsplash

Level A1 – Beginner
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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