On the other hand, his Thai language skills are fair. I can speak, read and write basic Thai and I find it easy to understand my friends when they converse in Thai. (I. Amurao, personal communication, December 10, 2014) On the other hand, Paulo claims to be fluent in both English and Filipino, but his Thai language skills are rather limited to functional purposes only, such as ordering food . Isabelle showed one of the key signs of being a TCK, which is feeling more associated with her fellow TCKs and having many friends of other nationalities. He had been studying at the International Pioneers School since 2009, which was five years at the time of writing this article. In addition to Thai students, she also made friends with Indian students whose parents recently immigrated to Thailand, Thai-Indian students, and Filipino students who, like her, grew up in Thailand. I find it easier and more comfortable to stay with the friends I made here in Thailand than the ones I made in the Philippines. I think it's because I've gotten older and spent more time with my friends here. (I. Amurao, personal communication, December 10