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Thai youths to join Shell Eco-marathon
Learningpost, Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 29/06/2010
» It is expected that the world will encounter an energy crisis in the very near future. With the innovation of energy-efficient vehicles, the crisis might be eased somewhat.
Fair deal urged
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 29/06/2010
» The idea of having a contract between teachers and institutions is that both parties should benefit from the security it provides. Recent contract negotiations at my university have shed some light on the lack of understanding by Thai employers of the plight of foreigners teaching in Thailand.
Playing the odds in VEGAS
Brunch, Andrew Biggs, Published on 27/06/2010
» There's barely a week to go before returning to Thailand, and I'm pulling out all stops to cram in as much as I can into my time left here in the United States. One of those activities includes a whirlwind trip to Las Vegas.
Marshmallow effect
Learningpost, Edward Roy Krishnan, PHD, Published on 15/06/2010
» While it does not always provide specific tools to improve one's life, psychology does help to create and increase awareness of factors that cultivate an effective and broad range of habits, attitudes and perspectives. Incorporating reputable psychological findings into your lesson plans can help you become a more effective teacher.
Who knows what the future brings?
Brunch, Andrew Biggs, Published on 16/05/2010
» I was interested to read the news of well known fortune teller Mor Krit's sentencing to six months in prison for making a very, very wrong prediction. It's a story far bigger in the Thai press than in the English one.
Universal energy
Mylife, Anjira Assavanonda, Published on 13/05/2010
» Thunyawat Teerachetmongkol once suffered from an allergy that made his life very uncomfortable. Today, however, he is in good health and looks younger than his age of 50 years-plus. The illness turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it led him to a new way of self-healing: the use of vital energy to bring back the balance to his health and others.
Oh my God!
Brunch, Andrew Biggs, Published on 09/05/2010
» In the Obituaries column of the stalwart Tribune newspaper this week, we learn of an elderly gentleman who finally shook off his mortal made-in-California coil. The very first paragraph reads thus: "Maynard Oscar Kirkland, 90, entered heavens gates in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 27, 2010."
Method in his music
Mylife, Anjira Assavanonda, Published on 29/04/2010
» Music is Ronnachai “Aod†Thomyapariwat’s life. In his early adulthood, his role as lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Keereeboon made him famous.
Hooray for... Hancock park
Brunch, Andrew Biggs, Published on 25/04/2010
» You know, back when I was living in Bangkok I was a pretty modest kind of guy. I know that sounds like I've been living here in Los Angeles for an eternity, as opposed to 14 nights, but I can tell you I've changed.
Studying abroad? Take a look at Malaysia
Mylife, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 22/04/2010
» When the opportunity to study abroad comes along, the majority of Thai students usually aim for the US or Europe.