Bush visits Bangkok's Mercy Center

Here are photos of George Bush watching a Thai classical dance performance, and spending time with some children at Mercy Center, a non-profit organization run by Rev. Joseph H. Maier, an American Catholic priest working for children in Klong Toey, Bangkok's largest slums.

Bush listens to the woman seated beside while watching the Thai dance


Bush watches a Thai classical dance performance with Rev. Joseph Maier seated next to him


Thai children smile at Bush as he walks towards a little girl to give her a warm hug


Bush hugs a cute little Thai girl


A little girl gives a Thai wai to Bush


Another girl gives a Thai wai to Bush