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The Man Who Knew Infinity
Published on 09/05/2016
» Directed by Matthew Brown, The Man Who Knew Infinity is a drama based on the true story of mathematics genius Srinavasa Ramanujan.
Sub-standard studies
Published on 03/05/2016
» A number of public and private vocational and technical institutions in Bangkok are being probed for providing unauthorised off-campus courses, authorities said.
Deadly drink
Published on 19/04/2016
» Dhaka — About 20 million poor Bangladeshis are still drinking water contaminated with arsenic, two decades after the potentially deadly toxin was discovered in the supply, Human Rights Watch said on April 6.
Higher grades
Published on 19/04/2016
» The literacy rate among first graders has improved, but is not making enough progress to eradicate illiteracy, according to the Office of Basic Education Commission (OBEC).
Sweet celebration
Published on 11/04/2016
» Songkran Festival, held from April 13 to 15, is one of the most popular festivals in Thailand. It is held to celebrate the traditional Thai New Year. On this occasion, locals and foreigners alike will enjoy splashing water on one another.
Well read
Published on 11/04/2016
» A survey has revealed that Thais spend an average of 66 minutes reading each day, a substantial increase from the previous survey, the National Statistical Office (NSO) says.
Editor's note
Published on 01/04/2016
» Change is an ever-present fact of life, and recently I put the wheels in motion for a big one. In a few weeks I'll be leaving Student Weekly, leaving my shoebox-sized apartment and leaving Thailand. I'll be moving to Melbourne, a city I've never lived in before (having come from Sydney), to start a new phase of life and a new bunch of adventures. I don't have much of a plan in place, but I'm excited by the prospect of doing something different.
California Wow: Land seized by anti-money laundering agency
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/01/2016
» While reporting losses transferred 1.69 billion baht (99% of all transactions) abroad & to buy Phangnga land for founder Eric Levine from 2000-2011. Cheating customers by shutting down branches while selling memberships.
Let's get married. It's 12-12-12.
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/12/2012
» Yesterday, December 12, 2012 seemed like a lucky day to get married. Unfortunately, at some district offices, the computers weren't cooperating. There are many photos for the story which is told in really easy English.