I have been working as a chef in Australia for many years and am proud to be a citizen here. My interest in world politics stems from my upbringing; my father was a diplomat for the Lao government, and his discussions about global and Thai politics often filled our dining table. This background has made me quite familiar with political matters. Whenever I listen to Uncle Sonthi’s program, it brings back cherished memories of my father, who passed away over ten years ago, reminding me of our shared conversations and the bond we had through our discussions about politics.