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Evolving language
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 21/04/2025
» During a medical check-up, Pin consulted a doctor about receiving gender-affirming care. In an ideal setting, a sign language interpreter would communicate with her by painstakingly finger-spelling the concept "hormone". But when such assistance was not available, she and the doctor resorted to writing on paper.
Prayutian Language
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 16/08/2019
» You can always count on dear Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha for unique phraseology that stimulates our brains in search of what the heck he truly means. Most recently, what he said spurred speculation that he may step down as prime minister for failing to complete an oath-taking, which his critics said could nullify the entire Prayut 2.0 Cabinet.
Diluting language
Oped, Postbag, Published on 02/05/2023
» Re: "Language travails", (PostBag, April 30), and "Spelling it out", (PostBag, May 1).
Universal language
Life, John Clewley, Published on 24/10/2023
» The Transglobal World Music Chart for October has some excellent new releases for the coming cool season. And if there is a theme that runs through the Top 20, it is one of reflection and understanding in a world that is full of pain and hurt. This is exemplified by the No.1 album Jarak Qaribak by Dudu Tassa and Jonny Greenwood.
In Plain Language
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 07/06/2020
» "And that's fine/ I'm wasting away," vocalist Ian Devaney announces over nervy guitars on Tournament, the opening track to Nation of Language's debut album, Introduction, Presence. "I took the long road home/ And it never paid off for me."
Watch your language
Tatat Bunnag, Published on 06/01/2018
» Why not take a whole new approach to learning English?
Language of love
B Magazine, Andrew Biggs, Published on 17/02/2019
» How was your Valentine's Day? Mine was really, really special.
International language of music
Life, Published on 14/05/2019
» American conductor Jeffrey Meyer will lead Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra on a multi-continental and culturally rich journey during "The Great Gates Of Kiev" concert at Mahidol University's Prince Mahidol Hall, Salaya campus, on Friday May 17 at 7pm and Saturday May 18 at 4pm.
'Porjai' speaks your language
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 21/05/2022
» The Thai Dialect Artificial Intelligence (AI) model "Porjai" marks a milestone by being the first virtual assistant created for Thai people that uses dialects from across the country.
A language barrier most deadly
News, Supaporn Asadamongkoln, Published on 28/04/2018
» Many migrant workers face a language barrier in Thailand but for those seeking medical attention this can have life-threatening consequences, prompting one hospital in Samut Sakhon to recruit interpreters to ensure their safety and generally improve conditions for them here.