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Introducing Real English for Gamers
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/01/2019
» The most popular video games can be great English-language-learning resources
Powerful typhoon lashes Japan, Tokyo "largely unscathed" (Updated Monday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/10/2017
» Powerful Typhoon Lan made landfall on the Pacific coast of central Japan early Monday, leaving at least two persons dead and one missing as it battered a wide area with heavy rain and strong winds, but the capital was "largely unscathed."
Hungry monkey army invades Khao Wang
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/10/2017
» An army of hungry monkeys is once again wreaking havoc in the local community at Khao Wang, ransacking homes and shops, stealing food and even attacking tourists visiting the town’s landmark hill.
Fish come to shore in Hua Hin
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/09/2017
» Hua Hin residents enjoyed a great day's fishing on Sunday - without even going out to sea.
Private citizens drive Khon Kaen's "smart city" programme
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/09/2017
» A "smart city" think tank formed by local entrepreneurs to drive plans for a light-rail system, aims to double per capita income in the province within 12 years.
Millions get ready for US full solar eclipse Monday
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/08/2017
» It will be the first total solar eclipse to sweep coast-to-coast across the US in 99 years.
Travel: Quick getaway from Tokyo
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/08/2017
» It is a simple day-trip, taking a train to hike a mountain, visiting a peaceful temple and enjoying grilled chicken in a garden – quite different from the typical trip to Tokyo.
Flower market gets a fresh start
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/07/2017
» The newly-opened Flower Market Thailand in Thon Buri has opened but it still is far from being a replacement for Pak Klong Talad, Bangkok's iconic flower market
Myanmar migrants show off "document necklaces"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/07/2017
» Some Myanmar migrants in Thailand have apparently welcomed the new labour regulations by posting photos of themselves modelling the required documents.
Historic Trang buildings to be conserved
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/06/2017
» After several of its historic buildings won awards at the prestigious "architect'17" expo, 141 more Sino-Portuguese residential structures in the heart of Trang will be conserved for their cultural value.