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					<description><![CDATA[<p>During my recent trip to Thailand, I had the privilege of joining a fireside chat with Khun Kirit Shah, Chairman of GP Group, together with fellow Harvard alumni in Bangkok. It was an intimate gathering, yet one filled with wisdom, laughter, and thought-provoking stories from a man who has spent more than five decades building one of Thailand’s most respected business groups.</p>
<p>先日のタイ訪問の際、私は GPグループ会長のキリット・シャー氏 と、バンコクでのハーバード同窓生の集まりでファイヤーサイドチャットに参加する機会をいただきました。小規模で親密な会でしたが、そこには知恵、笑い、そしてタイを代表するビジネスグループを50年以上にわたり築き上げてきた人物から語られる、数々の示唆に富んだストーリーが溢れていました。</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://rachelleng.com/fireside-chat-with-kirit-shah/" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fireside Chat with Kirit Shah: Lessons for Entrepreneurship and Legacy &lt;br&gt; キリット・シャー氏とのファイヤーサイドチャット：起業家精神とレガシーからの学び</a> appeared first on <a href="https://rachelleng.com" data-wpel-link="internal" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rachel Leng</a>.</p>
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<p>During my recent trip to Thailand, I had the privilege of joining a fireside chat with <strong>Khun Kirit Shah, Chairman of GP Group</strong>, together with fellow Harvard alumni in Bangkok. It was an intimate gathering, yet one filled with wisdom, laughter, and thought-provoking stories from a man who has spent more than five decades building one of Thailand’s most respected business groups.</p>



<p>先日のタイ訪問の際、私は GPグループ会長のキリット・シャー氏 と、バンコクでのハーバード同窓生の集まりでファイヤーサイドチャットに参加する機会をいただきました。小規模で親密な会でしたが、そこには知恵、笑い、そしてタイを代表するビジネスグループを50年以上にわたり築き上げてきた人物から語られる、数々の示唆に富んだストーリーが溢れていました。</p>



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<p>Hearing Khun Kirit reflect on how he transformed his family’s modest grain trading business into a diversified conglomerate spanning shipping, pharmaceuticals, hospitality, aviation, and technology was nothing short of inspiring.</p>



<p>キリット氏が、いかにして家族が営んでいた穀物取引の小さな事業を、海運・製薬・ホスピタリティ・航空・テクノロジーにわたる多角的なコングロマリットへと成長させてきたかを振り返る姿は、本当に心を打つものでした。</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="on-seizing-new-frontiers%25e6%2596%25b0%25e3%2581%259f%25e3%2581%25aa%25e3%2583%2595%25e3%2583%25ad%25e3%2583%25b3%25e3%2583%2586%25e3%2582%25a3%25e3%2582%25a2%25e3%2582%2592%25e5%2588%2587%25e3%2582%258a%25e9%2596%258b%25e3%2581%258f%25e3%2581%2593%25e3%2581%25a8%25e3%2581%25ab%25e3%2581%25a4%25e3%2581%2584"><strong>On Seizing New Frontiers</strong><br><strong>新たなフロンティアを切り開くことについて</strong></h2>


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<p>What struck me most was his philosophy toward entrepreneurship. As a young man, Khun Kirit spotted opportunities in the Arabian Gulf at a time when few others dared to look there. Rather than waiting, he acted &#8211; leveraging both conviction and foresight to open new markets.</p>



<p>特に印象的だったのは、起業家精神に対する彼の哲学です。若い頃、彼はまだ誰も注目していなかったアラビア湾岸地域にビジネスチャンスを見いだしました。待つのではなく、自ら動き出し、信念と先見性を武器に新たな市場を切り拓いたのです。</p>



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<p>His reflections reminded me that <strong>entrepreneurship isn’t about chasing every opportunity; it’s about recognizing the right ones and having the courage to act before the path is fully clear.</strong> Equally important, it’s about taking action without getting paralyzed by overthinking.</p>



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<p>彼の言葉から、起業とはあらゆる機会を追いかけることではなく、「正しい機会」を見極め、道が完全に見えていなくても勇気を持って行動することなのだと気づかされました。そして同時に、考えすぎて動けなくなるのではなく、行動に移すことの大切さを強調されていました。</p>



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<p>This resonates with my own journey at SeiRogai. In an ever-changing global landscape, it’s easy to spend too long preparing, analyzing, and weighing every possible risk and reward, but sometimes opportunities slip away while we’re still preparing. Khun Kirit’s advice was a powerful reminder of the need to balance thoughtful analysis with decisive action and to trust instinct when the moment calls for it.</p>



<p>これは、私自身が SeiRogai を築いていく上で強く共鳴する考えです。グローバルな環境が常に変化する中で、私たちはつい長い時間をかけて準備や分析をし、リスクとリターンを徹底的に検討しがちです。しかし、その間にチャンスが逃げてしまうこともあります。キリット氏のアドバイスは、慎重な分析と決断力ある行動のバランスを取り、時には直感を信じて動くことの重要性を改めて思い出させてくれました。</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="on-legacy-and-values%25e3%2583%25ac%25e3%2582%25ac%25e3%2582%25b7%25e3%2583%25bc%25e3%2581%25a8%25e4%25be%25a1%25e5%2580%25a4%25e8%25a6%25b3%25e3%2581%25ab%25e3%2581%25a4%25e3%2581%2584%25e3%2581%25a6"><strong>On Legacy and Values</strong><br><strong>レガシーと価値観について</strong></h2>


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<p>Another theme that deeply resonated with me was Khun Kirit’s commitment to family legacy. Despite GP Group’s global expansion, he emphasized that its <strong>foundation rests on the values passed down through generations: trust, resilience, and long-term stewardship. </strong>For him, growth should never come at the cost of continuity and purpose.</p>



<p>もう一つ心に深く響いたのは、家族のレガシーに対する彼のこだわりでした。GPグループがグローバルに拡大する中でも、その土台には世代を超えて受け継がれる 信頼・レジリエンス・長期的視点に基づく経営 という価値観があると彼は強調していました。彼にとって、成長は決して継続性や目的を犠牲にしてまで追い求めるものではないのです。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center has-border-color has-pale-cyan-blue-border-color" style="border-width:3px;border-radius:5px;margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;font-size:18px;font-style:italic;font-weight:500;line-height:1.4;text-transform:none"><em>“Sometimes opportunities slip away while we’re still preparing. The key is balancing thoughtful analysis with decisive action. Growth should never come at the cost of continuity and purpose.”</em><br><em>「準備している間にチャンスは逃げてしまうこともある。大切なのは、慎重な分析と果断な行動のバランスを取ること。そして、成長は決して継続性や目的を犠牲にしてはならない。」</em>﻿</p>



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<p>This really struck a chord. At SeiRogai, I often reflect on the kind of legacy I want to create, not just for myself, but for the people, partners, and communities we work with. Innovation and expansion are vital, but what truly endures are the relationships we nurture, the principles we uphold, and the positive impact we leave behind.</p>



<p class="has-small-font-size" style="font-style:normal;font-weight:400;line-height:1.4">この言葉は私に強く響きました。SeiRogaiでも、私は常にどんなレガシーを築きたいのかを考えています。それは自分自身のためだけでなく、共に働く人々、パートナー、そして関わるコミュニティのためでもあります。イノベーションや拡大はもちろん重要ですが、本当に残るのは人との関係、守り抜く価値観、そして社会に残すポジティブな影響 なのだと再認識しました。</p>



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<p>Walking away from the conversation, I felt both energized and grounded. Energized, because Khun Kirit’s story is proof that with vision and courage, even the boldest frontiers can be reached. Grounded, because it reaffirmed the importance of leading with values and building for the long term.</p>



<p>As SeiRogai continues to grow, I hope to carry forward these lessons &#8211; to keep an entrepreneurial spirit alive while also cultivating something lasting and meaningful.</p>



<p>I’m grateful for the chance to learn from leaders like Khun Kirit, and for the reminder that <strong>entrepreneurship is not only about ambition &#8211; it is also about legacy.</strong></p>



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<p>この対話を終えて感じたのは、大きな活力と同時に揺るぎない確信を得ました。活力は、キリット氏の歩みが、ビジョンと勇気さえあれば最も大胆なフロンティアにさえ到達できるという証明であるからです。確信とは、価値観を持ってリーダーシップを発揮し、長期的に築き上げることの大切さを改めて感じられたからです。</p>



<p>SeiRogaiの成長にあたり、私はこの学びを活かしていきたいと強く思います。常に起業家精神を持ちながらも、長期的に意義あるものを育み残していくこと。</p>



<p>このような素晴らしいリーダーから直接学べる機会に心から感謝しています。</p>



<p>そして改めて、起業とは野心だけではなく、レガシーでもある ということを実感しました。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center has-black-color has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-e4e70387ef961d22cb35637c203b9f2b" style="border-style:none;border-width:0px;border-radius:25px;margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;font-size:18px;line-height:1.8"><em><strong>“Entrepreneurship is not only about ambition—it is also about legacy.”</strong><br>「起業とは野心だけではなく、レガシーでもある。」</em></p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The ladder is a typical metaphor often used to describe a career path to success. However, in today’s changing world, we simply cannot predict what steps may or may not seem to lead us toward success, or the unexpected opportunities that could come our way. The coronavirus pandemic has made this reality come into clear focus for many. Rather than a straightforward path upwards to achieving career success with more prestigious titles and bigger paychecks, it has become more common for people around the world to consider the career climb as a rock wall. </p>
<p> 「梯子」は、成功へのキャリアパスを表現するためによく使われる典型的な比喩ですね。しかし、変化する現代社会では、どのようなステップが成功につながるのか、また、どのようなチャンスが訪れるのか、予測することはできません。COVID-19の大流行は、この現実を多くの人に明らかにしました。このように、コロナ禍によって、多くの人々は、キャリアアップのために、より名誉ある肩書きやより高額な報酬を得るという単純な道ではなく、岩壁を一歩づつ登るようにキャリアアップをすることが一般的になってきています。</p>
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<p>The ladder is a typical metaphor often used to describe a career path to success. However, in today’s changing world, we simply cannot predict what steps may or may not seem to lead us toward success, or the unexpected opportunities that could come our way. The coronavirus pandemic has made this reality come into clear focus for many. Rather than a straightforward path upwards to achieving career success with more prestigious titles and bigger paychecks, it has become more common for people around the world to consider the career climb as a rock wall.</p>



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<p>「梯子」は、成功へのキャリアパスを表現するためによく使われる典型的な比喩ですね。しかし、変化する現代社会では、どのようなステップが成功につながるのか、また、どのようなチャンスが訪れるのか、予測することはできません。COVID-19の大流行は、この現実を多くの人に明らかにしました。このように、コロナ禍によって、多くの人々は、キャリアアップのために、より名誉ある肩書きやより高額な報酬を得るという単純な道ではなく、岩壁を一歩づつ登るようにキャリアアップをすることが一般的になってきています。</p>



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<p>Have you been rock climbing before? Recently, I was in Krabi, Thailand, which is famous for its dramatic limestone mountains making it one of the top rock-climbing destinations in the world.</p>



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<p>皆様はロッククライミングをしたことがありますか？最近、私はタイのクラビに行ってきました。クラビは石灰岩の山で有名で、世界でも有数のロッククライミングの盛んなところです。</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DSC03225-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11364" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DSC03225-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DSC03225-300x200.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DSC03225-768x512.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DSC03225-600x400.jpg 600w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DSC03225.jpg 1152w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Trying Rock Climbing in Krabi, Thailand for the first time. </em></figcaption></figure>



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<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img decoding="async" width="1024" height="683" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DSC03190-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11366" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DSC03190-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DSC03190-300x200.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DSC03190-768x512.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DSC03190-600x400.jpg 600w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/DSC03190.jpg 1152w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption"><em>Krabi, Thailand is famous for its dramatic limestone mountains making it one of the top rock-climbing destinations in the world. It is tempting to aim to climb up with the straightest path possible!  </em></figcaption></figure>



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<p>Rock climbing is not easy. At the start, I was determined to make it to the top with the straightest path possible. However, I soon realized that was not the solution. Especially when climbing for the first time, I relied heavily on the cues from my instructor as well as friends on the ground to guide me to the right footholds. Often, from their vantage point, they would be able to point out the right nooks and crannies, even those that I could not see, to reach for and continue climbing. &nbsp;</p>



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<p>ロッククライミングは簡単ではありません。最初は、できるだけまっすぐな道で頂上を目指そうと思っていました。しかし、それでは解決しないことにすぐに気がつきました。特に初めてのクライミングでは、インストラクターや地上にいる友人の合図を頼りに、正しい足場へ誘導してもらうことが多かったです。度々、見晴らしの良い地点から私が見えなくてもありとあらゆる所で、私がクライミングを続けられるように誘導してくれました。</p>



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<p>I was struck by how the actual experience and process of climbing a rock wall did appropriately reflect the pursuit of a career in our modern society. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the world, it also instigated many, myself included, to reevaluate my professional trajectory and consider new directions.</p>



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<p>岩壁を登るという実際の体験とそのプロセスが、現代社会におけるキャリアの追求を適切に反映していることに驚かされたのです。COVID-19が世界を混乱させましたが、私を含め、多くの人が自分の仕事人生を見直し、新しい方向性を考えるきっかけとなりました。</p>



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<p>Some of you may know that I had been working at a Japanese private equity fund leading business development on the investment management team while at the same time also co-founded a media production company in Tokyo. Since last year, I have focused more of my time attention on my own company instead. As a media company specializing in the tourism industry and international content, we were hard hit by the travel bans due to COVID-19. My partner and I had established the company in 2019 in anticipation of the Olympics and were looking forward to also getting started on filming new original content with our international production partners. Unfortunately, the coronavirus threw us a huge curveball. With international travel to Japan still restricted now even after 2 years since the first state of emergency declaration, all of our projects have been cancelled or require re-development. Hence, I have been quite preoccupied with pivoting our business plans – it has been a challenging time, but I have loved the opportunity to learn so many new things every day. After putting in so much hard work to learn about and develop businesses in a new industry, it truly makes the fruits of your labor all that much sweeter.</p>



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<p>ご存知の方もいらっしゃると思いますが、私は日本の投資会社で投資運用チームの事業開発を担当する傍ら、東京でメディア制作会社を共同設立していました。昨年からは、より多くの時間を自分の会社に注いでいます。観光産業と海外コンテンツに特化したメディア企業である当社は、コロナ禍による渡航禁止措置で大きな打撃を受けました。私とビジネスパートナー達は、オリンピックを見越して2019年に会社を設立し、海外の制作パートナー達と一緒に新しいオリジナルコンテンツの撮影にも着手することを楽しみにしていました。しかし残念ながら、コロナは私たちに大きなカーブボールを投げてきました。最初の緊急事態宣言から2年経った今でも日本への海外渡航は制限されており、私たちのプロジェクトはすべてキャンセルされるか、再構築が必要となっています。そのため、私はビジネスプランの見直しで頭がいっぱいでしたが、新しい業界を知り、今はビジネスを展開するために苦労した分、その苦労が報われるような気がします。</p>



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<p>Over the last year and a half, there have been a lot of tears and frustrations with setbacks, but also a lot of joy and relief with every win, no matter how small. I personally experienced and began to understand why we should think of our career as climbing a rock wall with lateral movements, rather than a ladder.</p>



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<p>この1年半、挫折で泣いたり悔しい思いをしたこともありましたが、どんなに小さな勝利でも喜びや安堵を感じることもたくさんありました。私自身、キャリアを梯子ではなく、水平移動で岩壁を登るように考えるべき理由を体験し、理解し始めました。</p>



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<p><strong>Moving forward is the most important to achieving new heights – Even if you do not know specifically how to get to your vision, taking charge of your own life and driving yourself</strong> <strong>forward is the essential action to get you there. When climbing a rock wall, you will not likely be</strong> <strong>able to see the top very clearly. Yet, as long as you keep moving, you will get there eventually.</strong></p>



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<p>高みを目指すには、前進することが何よりも大切です。たとえビジョンに到達するための具体的な方法が分からなくても、自分の人生を自分でコントロールし、前進することが、そこに到達するために不可欠な行動なのです。岩壁を登るとき、頂上はあまりよく見えないかもしれません。でも、前に進んでいれば、いずれはそこに到達できます。</p>
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<p>長く待ち過ぎないように注意しましょう。ぶら下がって待っている間に自分を疲れさせてしまうと、大胆に新しい道を切り開くための行動を起こすエネルギーがなくなってしまうからです。</p>
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<p><strong>It is okay to take a break from the climb (such as taking a career break due to personal or family issues) and enjoy the view a little. Taking the time to refresh and reflect a little before climbing again can do wonders for helping you achieve the next level when you return to the wall. You may even decide to climb up a totally different part of the wall (e.g., changing jobs or industries), and may discover that area to be better suited for your skills!</strong></p>



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<p>個人的な状況や家族の関係でキャリアを中断するなど、クライミングから離れることは問題ありません。再び登る前に少しリフレッシュして考える時間を持つことは、壁に戻ったときに次のレベルを達成するために大いに役立ちます。また、転職や業種転換などで、全く別の場所を登ることになり、その場所の方が自分のスキルに合っていることに気づくかもしれません。</p>
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<p>Thanks to a good friend, Mr. Masahiro Yamigawa, who is currently teaching classes at Rikkyo University, I had the opportunity to give a guest seminar to his students where I shared 3 perspectives from my recent experiences. Masa was one of the first friends I had met in Japan through an introduction from a mutual friend in South Korea. He has always been generous and kind to share his advice and perspective, and is someone whom I admire deeply for his dedication to his family and ability to adapt to complex situations. I was humbled that he invited me to speak to his students.</p>



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<p>現在、立教大学で教鞭をとっている友達の 山際 正洋さんのおかげで、彼の学生たちにゲスト・セミナーを行う機会があり、私の最近の経験から3つの視点を共有することができました。山際さんは、韓国での共通の友人からの紹介で、私が日本で出会った最初の友人の一人です。彼はいつも寛大で親切にアドバイスや見解を教えてくれ、家族への献身や複雑な状況への適応能力など、私が深く尊敬している人です。その彼が、自分の生徒たちに話をするために私を招待してくれたことに、私は身の引き締まる思いがしました。　</p>



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<p>I posited 3 perspectives for the students to consider&#8230;</p>



<p>私が学生に提案したのは、3つの視点です。</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-left">a.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">Stepping out of our comfort zones and trying new things are the only way to learn more about ourselves and what we are truly capable.<br>コンフォートゾーンを出て新しいことに挑戦することは、自分自身について、また自分の本当の能力を知るための唯一の方法である。</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left"><br>b.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">Oftentimes, many of us are embarrassed or feel like it would be a failure to ask for help. However, it is nothing to be ashamed of! You never know who will be the next person to point you in the right direction or introduce you to the right opportunity.<br>私たちの多くは、しばしば恥ずかしがったり、助けを求めることが失敗であるかのように感じたりしています。しかし、それは何も恥ずかしいことではありません。次にあなたを正しい方向へ導いてくれるのは誰なのか、適切な機会を紹介してくれるのは誰なのか、それは誰にもわかりません。</p>
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<p class="has-text-align-left">a. </p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">No matter where you are in the world, or who you may find yourself working with, the ability to effectively read, write, and speak will be the most valuable.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">世界のどこにいても、誰と仕事をすることになっても、効果的に読み、書き、話すことができる能力は最も価値のあるものになるでしょう</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">b.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">Schools provide a safer space to practice these communication skills, so students should take the opportunity to do so as much as they can.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">学校は、これらのコミュニケーション・スキルを練習するための、より安全な空間を提供してくれるので、学生はできるだけその機会を利用すること。</p>
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<div class="wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-accordion gb-align-center gb-block-accordion"><details><summary class="gb-accordion-title"><strong>(3) <br/>In the Past, it was a Career Ladder. Now, it is a Career Wall.<br/>昔は、「Career Ladder」。今は、「Career Wall」です。</strong></summary><div class="gb-accordion-text">
<p class="has-text-align-left">a.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">Rather than simply climbing up the corporate hierarchy, it is necessary to take a step back and consider your own priorities.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">会社のヒエラルキーにただ登るだけでなく、一歩下がって自分自身の優先順位を考えることが必要である。</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">b.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">Recognize that there is no one straight path to success. Rather, everyone has to find their own way.</p>



<p class="has-text-align-left">成功への道は一本道ではなく、誰もが自分自身の道を見つけなければならないことを認識することである。</p>
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<p>Like climbing the rock wall, career development is a unique journey and process. Promotions are not the only way to advance your career. In fact, in my experience, the leaders who transitioned to different industries and were able to leverage lateral thinking to jump in their careers, were able to build deeper knowledge and stronger relationships. Moving sideways is not a failure or a setback, but simply an alternate route. Avoid the trap of thinking that the only measures of career success are to climb the corporate ladder for a better title or higher salary in a stable job. Instead, focus on what you can learn wherever you are, and look for the opportunities that are available at every stage of your career and life journey. Ultimately, maintaining an open mindset that focuses on constantly learning will take you a long way—we can all learn and try something new, regardless of how much knowledge, success and experience we believe we already have accumulated.</p>



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<p>岩壁を登るように、キャリア開発は独自の旅とプロセスです。キャリアアップの方法は昇進だけではありません。実際、私の経験では、異業種に転身し、「Lateral Thinking（ラテラルシンキング：既成概念に捉われない思考）」を活用してキャリアをジャンプさせたリーダーは、より深い知識とより強い人間関係を築くことができたのです。横道に逸れることは、失敗や後退ではなく、単なる代替ルートに過ぎないのです。キャリアの成功の唯一の尺度は、安定した仕事でより良い肩書きや高い給料を求めて会社の梯子を上ることだと考える罠は避けてください。その代わり、どこにいても学べることに焦点を当て、キャリアと人生の旅のあらゆる段階で利用できる機会を探しましょう。最終的には、常に学ぶことに焦点を当てたオープンな考え方を維持することで、長い道のりを歩むことができるのです。</p>



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<p><strong>Have you ever wanted to play with an elephant for the day?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>During my recent trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand, I spent a day at an Elephant Sanctuary.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>In this post, I will share about my experience at the sanctuary as well as some other highlights in Chiangmai!</strong></p>
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<p><strong>象と一日遊びたいと思ったことはありませんか？</strong></p>
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<p><strong>私は最近、象のサンクチュアリで一日を過ごしました。</strong></p>
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<p><strong>今回のブログでは、象のサンクチュアリでの経験についてご紹介します！</strong></p>
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<p class="has-text-align-left"><strong>Have you ever wanted to play with an elephant for the day?</strong></p>



<p><strong>During my recent trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand, I spent a day at an Elephant Sanctuary.</strong></p>



<p><strong>In this post, I will share about my experience at the sanctuary as well as some other highlights in Chiangmai!</strong></p>



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<p><strong>象と一日遊びたいと思ったことはありませんか？</strong></p>



<p><strong>私は最近、象のサンクチュアリで一日を過ごしました。</strong></p>



<p><strong>今回のブログでは、象のサンクチュアリでの経験についてご紹介します！</strong></p>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="hug-elephant-sanctuary%25e3%2583%258f%25e3%2582%25b0%25e8%25b1%25a1%25e3%2582%25b5%25e3%2583%25b3%25e3%2582%25af%25e3%2583%2581%25e3%2583%25a5%25e3%2582%25a2%25e3%2583%25aa"><strong>Hug Elephant Sanctuary</strong><br><strong>ハグ象サンクチュアリ</strong></h2>


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<p><strong>There are many elephant sanctuaries around Chiang Mai offering half day, one day, and even overnight experiences.</strong></p>



<p><strong>I went to the&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="https://www.hugelephantssanctuary.com/" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">Hug Elephant Sanctuary</a>&nbsp;for the Full Day Experience.</strong></p>



<p><strong>Hug Elephant Sanctuary was founded in September 2015 and is operated by local villagers.</strong></p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>One Day Schedule</strong><br><strong>0:00 AM Arrive at the Hug Elephant Sanctuary and meet your local guide</strong><br><strong>10:15 AM Learn about the elephants’ behavior and history and then feed and play with them in their natural jungle home</strong><br><strong>12:00 PM Enjoy a lunch of tasty Thai food and fresh fruit</strong><br><strong>1:00 PM Have a mud spa with the elephants and then walk with them to the waterfalls</strong><br><strong>2:00 PM Bathe and brush the elephants and swim in the waterfalls</strong><br><strong>3:00 PM Change into dry clothes</strong><br><strong>3:30 PM Depart from Hug Elephant</strong><br><strong>More Info:&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" href="https://www.hugelephantssanctuary.com/one-day-project" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">https://www.hugelephantssanctuary.com/one-day-project</a></strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p><strong>チェンマイ周辺には多くの象の聖域があり、半日、1日、さらには一泊で象と一笑に過ごす体験を提供しています。</strong></p>



<p><strong>私は日帰り体験に行ってきました。</strong></p>



<p><strong><a rel="noreferrer noopener external" href="https://www.hugelephantssanctuary.com/" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">Hug Elephant Sanctuary</a>は2015年9月に設立され、地元の村人によって運営されています。</strong></p>



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<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>Did you know?　</strong><br>&nbsp;<br><strong>“Elephant” in Thai is called “Chang”　（ช้าง）! Hence, the famous Chang Beer is named after an elephant and has the animal as its mascot.</strong><br><strong>The elephants have been revered in Thailand for centuries and is the country’s national animal.</strong><br><strong>There were 100,000 elephants in 1850 but now there are only 2,700 domesticated elephants in Thailand and 95% percent of them are owned by the private sector. Only about 2,000-3,000 elephants remain in the wild.</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center"><strong>ご存知でしょうか？</strong><br><br><strong>タイ語で「象」は「チャン」（ช้าง）と呼ばれています！ したがって、有名なチャンビールは象にちなんで名付けられ、ラベルにマスコットとして描かれています。</strong><br><strong>象は何世紀にもわたってタイで崇拝されており、国のシンボルにされている動物です。</strong><br><strong>1850年には100,000頭の象がいましたが、現在、タイには2,700頭の人工的に飼育された象しかいません。その95％が民間所有です。 野生に残るのは約2,000〜3,000頭の象のみです。</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="trekking-with-the-elephants%25e3%2580%2580%25e8%25b1%25a1%25e3%2581%25a8%25e3%2581%25ae%25e3%2583%2588%25e3%2583%25ac%25e3%2583%2583%25e3%2582%25ad%25e3%2583%25b3%25e3%2582%25b0"><strong>Trekking with the Elephants　</strong><br><strong>象とのトレッキング</strong></h2>


<p><strong>For about 2 hours, we trekked up the mountains to feed and play with the elephants.</strong></p>



<p><strong>約2時間、山を登って象に餌をやり、遊んできました。</strong></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Carrying food for the elephants up the mountain!</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>The bag was filled with sugar cane and was very heavy, making it quite a trek!</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>山の上に象のために食べ物を運ぶ！</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>袋はサトウキビで満たされ、重かったですよ！</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>登りはちょっと大変でした。</strong></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Meeting, feeding, and playing with the Elephants</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>It was fun to get up close to all the elephants!</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>象との出会い、餌やり、遊び。<br>象に近づくのは楽しかったです！</strong></p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="682" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/elephant_feeding_2_smffe9-1024x682.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4408" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/elephant_feeding_2_smffe9-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/elephant_feeding_2_smffe9-300x200.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/elephant_feeding_2_smffe9-768x512.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/elephant_feeding_2_smffe9-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/elephant_feeding_2_smffe9.jpg 1732w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Bathing the Elephants　</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>象の入浴</strong></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>After trekking, elephants relax and cool off with a mud spa!</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Giving the elephants a mud spa</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>トレッキングの後、象と一緒に泥のスパでリラックスして涼を取りましょう！<br>象に泥スパをしてあげました～</strong></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Washing off the mud in a nearby river</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>近くの川で泥を洗い流しましょう</strong></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Cooling off with a swim in the waterfall!</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>滝で泳いで涼みましょう！</strong></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>*~*~*~*</strong></p>



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<h3 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="review-of-hug-elephant-sanctuary"><strong>Review of Hug Elephant Sanctuary</strong></h3>

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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>PRO</strong></p>



<p><strong>At Hug Elephant Sanctuary, I had the opportunity to meet and play with elephants in their natural habitat. It was my first time to feed and bathe these majestic animals.</strong></p>



<p><strong>It felt nice to support the welfare of elephants and livelihood of local Thai village people.</strong></p>



<p><strong>We received cute elephant souvenirs to take home at the end of the day.</strong></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>長所</strong></p>



<p><strong>ハグエレファントサンクチュアリでは、自然の生息地でゾウと出会い、遊ぶ機会がありました。 これらの大きな動物に餌を与えて水浴びするのは初めてでした。</strong></p>



<p><strong>象の福祉と地元のタイの村の人々の生活をサポートできて嬉しかったです。</strong></p>



<p><strong>一日の終わりには、かわいい象の形をしたキーホルダーのお土産を受け取りました</strong></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>***</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>CON</strong></p>



<p><strong>At times, I could not help feeling like we were paying to do the work of the elephant owners and caretakers (who followed us throughout the day and simply sat on the side and watched us)!</strong></p>



<p><strong>Additionally, the ride to and from the sanctuary was extremely bumpy and we were not warned that we would travel the entire way (about 1.5 hours) from the hotel by TRUCK.</strong></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>短所</strong></p>



<p><strong>時々、象の飼い主とその仕事をする世話人のためにお金を払っているような気分になりました（彼らは一日中私たちに付き添い、単に横に座って私たちを見でいました）！</strong></p>



<p><strong>さらに、サンクチュアリへの往復は非常にでこぼこ道で、ホテルからトラックで長い時間（約1.5時間）移動するという忠告はありませんでした。</strong></p>



<p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>*~*~*~*</strong></p>



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<p><strong>Overall, however, it was a great experience, and a fulfilling day! Definitely a worthwhile trip.</strong></p>



<p><strong>全体として、ハグエレファントサンクチュアリは素晴らしい経験であり、充実した一日でした！</strong></p>



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<p>In my trip to Thailand in May 2019, our whole family gathered in Bangkok to celebrate my mother's birthday and Mother's Day.</p>
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<p>We decided to dine at <a href="http://srabuabykiinkiin.com/en/about" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin</a> in the Siam Kempinski Hotel for this special occasion! </p>
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<p>Will share some photos of our dinner at this One Star Michelin restaurant in this blog post.&#160;</p>
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<p>皆様、5月のGW連休はいかがお過ごしでしたか？</p>
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<p>私は、タイで久しぶりに家族と会いました！　</p>
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<p>先日は母の誕生日と「母の日」でしたので、みんなで一緒にお祝いしました。</p>
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<p>バンコクで「<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="http://srabuabykiinkiin.com/en/about" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">Sra Bua</a>」というフュージョンタイ料理のレストランに行ってきました。</p>
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<p>In my trip to Thailand in May 2019, our whole family gathered in Bangkok to celebrate my mother&#8217;s birthday and Mother&#8217;s Day.</p>



<p>We decided to dine at&nbsp;<a href="http://srabuabykiinkiin.com/en/about" target="_blank" aria-label=" (opens in a new tab)" rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin</a>&nbsp;in the Siam Kempinski Hotel for this special occasion!&nbsp;</p>



<p>Will share some photos of our dinner at this One Star Michelin restaurant in this blog post.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>皆様、5月のGW連休はいかがお過ごしでしたか？</p>



<p>私は、タイで久しぶりに家族と会いました！　</p>



<p>先日は母の誕生日と「母の日」でしたので、みんなで一緒にお祝いしました。</p>



<p>バンコクで「<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" class="rank-math-link" href="http://srabuabykiinkiin.com/en/about" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external">Sra Bua</a>」というフュージョンタイ料理のレストランに行ってきました。</p>



<p>料理はどれも素晴らしく、&nbsp;とても美味しかったです！</p>



<p>いつかの写真を皆様にシェアしたいと思います～</p>



<p>本日もご覧くださってありがとうございます！</p>



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<p>Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin, the renowned modern Thai restaurant, has been awarded a prestigious One Star rating by Michelin – the global hotel and restaurant reference guide.&nbsp;The restaurant is well known for its fine dining Thai-inspired dishes created and presented with impressive modern interpretation. Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin was conceptualised by world-famous chef Henrik Yde Andersen whose Kiin Kiin restaurant in Copenhagen is one of the world’s very few Thai restaurants with Michelin star rating.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>We had the 8-course meal priced at&nbsp;THB 3,200++. (About USD$100).&nbsp;It was my first time at a fine dining Thai restaurant. The presentation of each dish was stunning and the flavours were bold. At times, however, I felt that the Thai spices used were too overpowering. Nonetheless, the meal was very innovative.&nbsp;&nbsp;Since its inception, Sra Bua has been praised by foodies for its unique cuisine that marries Thai-inspired modern cuisine with Western cooking techniques.&nbsp;Head Chef Chayawee invites guests to enjoy an extraordinary culinary performance as he choreographs, with his team, an amazing array of basic Thai ingredients taken from original recipes to create modern interpretations in daring combinations. The familiar flavours of traditional Thai dishes are well maintained in every exquisitely composed food presentation, prepared using global cooking techniques.</p>



<p>Link:&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener external" href="https://www.kempinski.com/en/bangkok/siam-hotel/dining/sra-bua-by-kiin-kiin/" target="_blank" class="rank-math-link" data-wpel-link="external">https://www.kempinski.com/en/bangkok/siam-hotel/dining/sra-bua-by-kiin-kiin/</a></p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">&nbsp;Of course, we had to pair the delicious meal with some great wine!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



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<div class="wp-block-image"><figure class="aligncenter size-large"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="1024" src="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dessert_1c02b-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-4375" srcset="https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dessert_1c02b-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dessert_1c02b-300x300.jpg 300w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dessert_1c02b-150x150.jpg 150w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dessert_1c02b-768x768.jpg 768w, https://rachelleng.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/dessert_1c02b.jpg 1512w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></figure></div>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">&nbsp;My favorite dishes were the desserts! We had pomegranates presented on dry ice and also a surprise game!&nbsp;</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">&nbsp;Other desserts were presented as a kind of &#8220;game&#8221; &#8211; four platters of rocks, chillis, and sticks were laid out on our table. The dessert chocolates were hidden amongst real stones and chillis! Make sure you eat the right ones 😉&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



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<p class="has-text-align-center">&nbsp;It was nice to have a birthday cake and message for my mom at the end of the meal!&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



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<h2 class="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="last-thoughts"><strong>Last Thoughts</strong></h2>


<ul class="wp-block-list"><li>Nice restaurant with beautiful decor and innovative Thai fusion cuisine.</li><li>Worth a stop when in Bangkok for a completely different fine dining experience!&nbsp;</li><li>Siam Kempinski Hotel is a beautiful venue and we enjoyed walking around the place before and after dinner. (The Hotel Lounge &amp; Bar is right opposite the Sra Bua restaurant entrance, making it a very convenient location for after-dinner drinks.)&nbsp;</li><li>Sometimes, Thai spices and flavours were a bit overpowering, making the dishes less complex.&nbsp;</li></ul>



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					<description><![CDATA[<p>皆様、虎と一緒に写真を撮ったことがありますか？猫のような虎に会ったことがありますか？タイに虎と直接戯れることができる夢のようなスポットがあるのはご存知でしょうか。プーケットにある「Tiger　Kingdom・タイガーキングダム」（虎の王国）という観光スポットです。そこでは、虎と一緒の珍しい写真が取れます。</p>
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<p>皆様、虎と一緒に写真を撮ったことがありますか？猫のような虎に会ったことがありますか？タイに虎と直接戯れることができる夢のようなスポットがあるのはご存知でしょうか。</p>



<p>プーケットにある「Tiger　Kingdom・タイガーキングダム」（虎の王国）という観光スポットです。そこでは、虎と一緒の珍しい写真が取れます。</p>



<p>タイガーキングダムのことを初めて聞くと、信じられませんでした。でも、行った時、自分が正真正銘、本物の虎と一緒に遊びました。</p>



<p>「虎に触れることなんて、トレーナーさんにならない限り無理なのですが・・・？」<br>&nbsp;</p>



<p>他の所では、虎は檻の中にいって、そして私たち人間は、檻の外から虎たちの姿を眺めるのが当たり前でしょう。</p>



<p>その常識を覆す、檻の中に入り、さらに虎とスキンシップが取れるのは、タイガーキングダムの魅力です。さまざまな成長過程の虎がトレーナーさんに育てられており、鎖でつながれていない子供の虎や大人の虎とのふれあいを体験できました。プーケット動物園でも虎と一緒に写真を撮れるコーナーがありますが、タイガーキングダムで初めて虎を撫でたので、とてもスリリングな経験でした。檻の中で自分で写真が撮れますが、またオプションでカメラマンをつけて虎と一緒に写真撮影ができます。</p>



<p>下の写真のような可愛い表情を見ると、虎もやはり猫の仲間なんだなぁと意識しますね。<br>&nbsp;</p>



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<p>もしタイに行く機会があれば、是非タイガーキングダムに行ってみてください。日本では見たことないような、まるで猫のような虎たちがそこに待っています。</p>



<p>本日も読んで頂きありがとうございました～　＝）</p>



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