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Bang Saphan beach cleanup gets action star help from Tony Jaa
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/01/2017
» Tambon Ban Krut's “Big Cleaning Day’’ after the recent floods got some unexpected help from Phanom “Tony Jaa" Yeerum, star of Thai and Hollywood action movies.
Princess: We are a family
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/10/2016
» Princess Ubolratana on Monday night told large grief-stricken crowds outside the Grand Palace that "we are a family" and encouraged them to extend moral support to each other.
More English for Prathom students
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/06/2016
» Starting this November, students from Prathom 1 to Prathom 3 in schools under Obec supervision will be taught English for five hours a week, or 200 hours a semester, up from one hour a week or 40 hours a term now.
Horse-riding student becomes a net sensation
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/05/2016
» A photo of a uniformed student in Lop Buri riding a miniature horse taken by Facebook user "Wonder Green" quickly caught the attention of netizens throughout the country. Here is the story.
New Zealand police set high "running man" standard
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/05/2016
» Has the "running man" challenge reached Thailand yet? A group of New Zealand police officers have released a 37-second video proving they are as good as anyone. (Videos included)
Intensive English for Thai teachers. Can it work?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/11/2015
» British Council English specialists will soon be training 500 Thai teachers for six weeks. I know from experience that an immersive language training programme can work, but it requires the right environment and commitment.
Djokovic vs Nadal – in Bangkok (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/10/2015
» The pay was good (reportedly 150 million baht), but organisers kept the two tennis stars very busy promoting Thailand both on and off the court. The big match, incidentally, was won by Djokovic 6-4, 6-2.
Luang Phor Khoon passes away
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/05/2015
» Revered abbot Luang Phor Khoon passed away at 11.45am on Saturday, according to the fourth statement of Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital. He was 92 years old.
Cooler today after near-record heat (UPDATED)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/04/2015
» With near record heat (in Bangkok missing by 0.2 degrees on Tuesday) came a new record in demand for electricity as people tried to cool off as best they could. Today (Thursday) will be much cooler with a good chance of thunderstorms.
Stranded climber rescued; alcohol likely a cause of his confusion (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/01/2015
» Rescue workers, border patrol police and local residents now have a good idea why Monchai Thongtuptim was on Ta Monglai mountain in Muang district of Prachup Khiri Khan. Beer, rice whiskey and an energy drink can cause people to do strange things.