Tanaporn Khotphat, whose Chinese name is Wen Ting, a Thai teacher in South China's Guangxi autonomous region, ignited a fascination for her homeland in her students.
Zeng Lanrui, a Chinese student, was particularly enchanted by Thai culture.
Beyond the textbooks, Wen Ting and Zeng cultivated a unique friendship that transcended borders.
Click the video to learn more of Wen Ting's story.