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Teaching English in Thailand: Is the Pay Worth the Move?
Published on 13/08/2024
» Thailand has long been a favoured destination for English teachers, drawn by the country’s rich cultural heritage, breathtaking landscapes, and warm, welcoming people. From the bustling streets of Bangkok to the tranquil beaches of Phuket, Thailand offers a unique blend of traditional charm and modern convenience, making it an appealing place to live and work. The vibrant expat community and the opportunity to immerse oneself in a new culture add to the allure of teaching English in Thailand.
Yellow Line service suspended after parts fall onto street
Online Reporters, Published on 28/03/2024
» Service on the Metropolitan Rapid Transit (MRT) Yellow Line was suspended from Thursday morning until midnight after some parts fell from the track in an accident that damaged several vehicles, with no injuries reported.
What reputation?
Postbag, Published on 24/03/2024
» Re: "RTP rift probe 'will find truth'", (BP, March 22).
Coldplay across the universe
Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 07/02/2024
» The latest Coldplay concert in Bangkok was a feat of photogenic spectacles designed to bedazzle, complete with light-blinking wristbands, sci-fi-warped animation on spherical screens, balloons in the shape of planets and exploding fireworks above the roof of Rajamangala National Stadium ("The football field not often used to play football on," as a Thai national squad member noted.)
High hopes for policy statement
Published on 11/09/2023
» As the government spells out its policy statement in parliament on Monday, people have high expectations for it to make good on its promises to deal with bread-and-butter issues affecting their lives and turn the economy around.
Pros, cons of Thai education
News, Apichin Chitviriyakul, Published on 28/04/2023
» As the Covid-19 pandemic begins to ease, the number of international students looking to study in Thailand's higher education institutions is starting to rise.
A cleaner ride
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 03/04/2023
» Three-wheeled vehicles, or tuk-tuks as they are known, are popular among tourists in Thailand due to their distinctive appearance and ability to provide a unique local experience. However, when start-up company Urban Mobility Tech (UMT) surveyed the pain points of passengers in Bangkok using public transportation, they responded that tuk-tuks did not have a standard price and the vehicles created noise and air pollution. In 2017, UMT decided to launch Muvmi, an electric tuk-tuk company, to provide an environmentally friendly and safe public transportation option to Bangkokians.
A grab-bag of mass appeal promises
News, Published on 26/03/2023
» Ahead of the May 14 election, parties are outlining populist policies, with few bothering to spell out how they will fund them.
Living in La La Land
Oped, Postbag, Published on 25/02/2023
» Re: "Poll seen sparking spending spree", (Business, Feb 23).
Commuters face rail travel woes
Gary Boyle, Published on 20/01/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand made a big change in its 126-year history on Thursday when long-distance train services to the North, Northeast and South of the country moved from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station, in Chatuchak district.