I'm also sponsoring a child from Thailand.

Does anyone know what to write to the child actually? I try to make my letters more interesting, but apart from dreary topics like 'myself, my family, my friends, my hobbies', I seem to run out of things to talk. Especially when they have restrictions on what to write which I understand, there are times when I want to ask about the child about Thailand but afraid to do so due to political sensitivity etc.

Do any of you send gifts as well? I'm not exactly sure what to send over "that can be shared among other children" as well, other than sweets, etc.