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Behind the scenes
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 23/02/2010
» Once a conference is over, it's time to organise your new contacts information.
Lasting Friendships can be a tall order
Brunch, Andrew Biggs, Published on 21/02/2010
» I was having a solitary lunch last Tuesday with my dear friend Evil Neil when a phone call came out of the blue. A phone call on my cellphone, that is. Regular readers are cognizant of Neil, a helpless victim of corporate cellular phone advertising who changes his phone as often as we eat somtam, and who, with every new device, plasters Superglue between it and his ear so that it's permanently stuck to his head - hence my "solitary" lunch with him last Tuesday.
Revolution through theatre
Outlook, Samantha Deavin, Published on 17/02/2010
» The word revolution brings to mind mutiny and rebellion. While there are no guns blazing, revolution is exactly what Khru Chang, owner of Moradokmai Home School and founder of the Pathum Thani International Theatre Festival, is trying to achieve - one of the education system.
My favourite Valentine's day
Brunch, Andrew Biggs, Published on 14/02/2010
» Valentine's Day is special for me - I first came to Thailand on that day in 1989. But there was another Valentine's Day in Thailand that turned out to be the most memorable in my life. It is not the most "sanook" story I have, but I am going to tell it to you anyway.
Describing your company
Learningpost, Thomas Tuohy, Published on 09/02/2010
» How many times have you been at a social gathering and found yourself being introduced to other guests who make small talk by asking the following question, "So, if you don't mind me asking, what do you do?"
Painting a masterstroke for students
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 09/02/2010
» Reeya Nalenkaew is very excited over his forthcoming participation in a national painting contest in Bangkok. He has been dedicating at least two hours a day for months preparing to compete in this competition.
A learning organisation
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 09/02/2010
» After reading an article in an International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language ELT (English Language Teaching) management and special interest group newsletter, written by George Pickering, an established English language coach and trainer, I am left wondering whether the idea of a "learning organisation" can work in Thailand.
Do you see what I see?
Learningpost, David Canavan, Published on 09/02/2010
» The eye is an exceptional organ although the effectiveness of an animal's eye depends on how much it relies on sight and the environment in which it lives. Arguably, birds of prey, such as eagles and falcons, as well as scavenging vultures, have the most advanced eyesight, and they are able to spot tiny prey scurrying among the bushes or a carcass from kilometres away.
It's a Nice Day for a white Wedding
Brunch, Andrew Biggs, Published on 07/02/2010
» Last week I attended the wedding in inner-city Bangkok of a former staff member and her long-term boyfriend. I should have been happy, but I wasn't.
Taking Plunge
Supawadee Inthawong, Published on 04/02/2010
» A swimming instructor in Chiang Mai knows just how helpful swimming coaching can be for helping disabled and special needs children.