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I'll speak Thinglish, if it's all the same-same to you
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 08/11/2015
» If you think you’ve noticed people using the term “same-same” when they should know better, you’re not alone — experts say non-standard English is gaining broader appeal.
Why Pravit's attitude won't be easily adjusted
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 20/09/2015
» Veteran journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk’s social media comments on democracy were seen by the military junta as a threat when they took him blindfolded to a detention camp last Sunday for "attitude adjustment".
British academic freed, seeks charges against ex-NIA chief
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 08/09/2015
» A United Nations consultant stuck in limbo in Suvarnabhumi airport’s immigration detention centre as a result of a alleged “vendetta” against him by a National Innovation Agency official is calling on the agency to take “immediate criminal action” against the civil servant.
Privacy fears over hacking revelations
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 19/07/2015
» The military and police struck deals as recently as December to allow them to use hacking software to monitor mobile phones and computers, raising concerns of privacy violations.
Critics threaten to push for charter vote boycott
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 14/06/2015
» A group of prominent figures, academics and politicians will campaign to deter people from voting on the charter if the government does not lift its restrictions on freedom of political expression.
Testing teachers in democracy 101
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 19/04/2015
» In 20 years of teaching, nothing has given Taweewat Pimpat more joy than leading the military mandated civics class.
College bids to halt drop in standards
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 22/03/2015
» A college in Tak province has changed its name in an attempt to try and rebrand itself after failing three consecutive quality assessments by education authorities.
Planets fail to align for aspiring astronaut
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 22/02/2015
» A Thai woman whose Mars dream fell to Earth last week is clinging to hope that she will still have a chance to take a one-way trip to the red planet.
How does an elephant scratch an itch it can't reach? Any way it likes
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 18/01/2015
» Was it an itch that couldn’t be scratched, or just a lonely male looking for some company? The debate was triggered by a recent road rage incident involving a male elephant in Khao Yai National Park.
Fresh push to outlaw asbestos
News, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 23/11/2014
» The Industry Ministry will resubmit a proposal to the cabinet to ban the use and production of asbestos by 2020.