• LEARNING

  Play time

  Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 19/04/2016

  » During the school break, children are always looking for fun places to spend their free time. SW would like to suggest three recently-opened amusement parks — Dinosaur Planet near Prom Prong BTS station, Pororo Aquapark at Central Bangna and Cartoon Network Amazone in Chon Buri.

• LEARNING

  Endless summer

  Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 25/04/2016

  » A good way to escape the summer heat is to cool down by the sea. Thailand’s beaches — from the busy tourist spots to the quieter, less well-known islands — are famous around the world.

• LEARNING

  Crowning glory

  Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 03/05/2016

  » Thailand has around 40,000 Buddhist temples and countless Buddha statues nationwide. Some of the most beautiful statues are the ones where Buddha wears a crown.

• LEARNING

  Water wonders

  Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 09/05/2016

  » The Andaman Sea covers coasts in several provinces of western Thailand, including Phang-nga and Phuket. As well as featuring a number of scenic islands, the Andaman Sea is full of natural sources.

• LEARNING

  Betong Day

  Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 13/05/2016

  » Betong is a well-known district in Yala, southern Thailand. It has a population of about 60,000 people and a number of tourist attractions.

• S WEEKLY

  Teacher time

  Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 14/06/2016

  » Wai Khru Day, celebrated across Thailand in June every year, has come around once again. It’s a special occasion when students officially pay respect and give special offerings to their teachers.

• S WEEKLY

  Poet’s day

  Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 20/06/2016

  » Sunthorn Phu Day falls on June 26 every year. It is a special time for Thais and Thai language learners to celebrate the birthday of legendary poet Phra Sunthorn Voharn, known as Sunthorn Phu.

• S WEEKLY

  Brain damage

  Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 05/07/2016

  » Boxing damages the brains of young boxers and their IQ is significantly lower than that of general children, a study says.

• S WEEKLY

  Holy days

  Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 21/07/2016

  » Asarnha Bucha Day and Buddhist Lent Day this year fall on July 19 and 20, respectively. During this period, monks will begin their three-month stay at temples while Buddhists will make merit and observe the five precepts.

• S WEEKLY

  Internet freedom

  Itsarin Tisantia, Published on 26/07/2016

  » Cyber activist groups are urging the government not to make changes to the Computer Crime Act, fearing that it would limit freedom of expression.

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