Monorom Neth’s mother, Om Van (right) in the refugee processing center, Philippines, 1981. Monorom thinks this is a celebration in the English classroom. The woman to the left is the English teacher.
Monorom Neth’s mother, Om Van (2nd from right), receiving a certificate, at the processing center in the Philippines, 1981. Monorom is not sure why she received the certificate, but notes she is wearing her best green blouse.
Monorom Neth’s mother, Om Van, offering candles to a monk at a makeshift temple at Chonburi refugee camp, Thailand 1981. Other people in the photo are unidentified.
Monorom Neth’s family with their family ID number documenting they have been accepted to go to the U.S, Chonburi, Thailand 1980. From left to right: Monorom’s mother, Om Van; sister, Somealea; brother, Sakarl; sister, Somealy; and Monorom.
Monorom Neth with his ID number documenting he has been accepted to go to the U.S, Chonburi Refugee Processing Center, Thailand 1980. He was probably 10-11 years old.