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Ice bucket challenge arrives in Thailand
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/08/2014
» Both celebrities and ordinary folks here in Thailand are dousing themselves with icy-cold water, aimed at eliminating one of the world's most dreaded diseases. Will junta leader Gen Prayuth Chan-ocha accept the challenge?
Beautiful Thai from a Myanmar student
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/07/2014
» The 12-year-old winner of the Thai Language Day handwriting competition is of Myanmar nationality and he didn't learn to write until he was ten.
World Cup English: Describing the performance
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/05/2014
» World Cup English is now in stores and available on line. The book prepares learners for following World Cup coverage in English as well as Thai. Here's an example illustrating how sports writers comment on the performance of teams and players.
5 killed as violence stalls police operation to retake 5 rally sites
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/02/2014
» Five were killed, 1 police oifficer and 4 civilians, as a large police force in support of negotiations to reclaim 5 Bangkok rally sites occupied by anti-government protesters was forced to halt operations because of serious violence at Phan Fah. (updated Wednesday)
Valentine love warnings for teens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/02/2014
» Valentine's Day does not give teens a license to have sex, a message being pushed by both religious leaders and social activists as Feb 14 falls on Macha Bucha day this year.
PDRC "street picnic" for election day
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/02/2014
» The PDRC is calling for a "national picnic" day in Bangkok streets to express its opposition to – some say block – tomorrow's general election.
Advanced voting test (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/01/2014
» Bangkok advanced voters can expect to find some very loud protesters outside polling booths tomorrow, "suggesting" they turn around and go home.
Violent night as "shutdown" continues
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/01/2014
» At least three incidents of violence increased tensions last night, but the Bangkok shutdown continues, beginning with a march from the Asok intersection. We'll be watching throughout the day.
Bangkok Shutdown starts early (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/01/2014
» The Bangkok Shutdown started one day early and by Monday morning protesters are already occupying all the targeted sites in the city. Traffic has been severely disrupted.
Suthep: Govt falls by Sunday
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/11/2013
» Protest leader Suthep Thuagsuban called for what must be described as a people's coup, telling people to take over virtually all government ministries, police headquarters and key govt businesses.