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.