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Tackling Thailand’s toilet police
Published on 18/07/2019
» Thailand needs more than just male or female restrooms
Time to leave
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/11/2017
» This is my last day at the Bangkok Post after 25 years running various English-language learning programmes. In fact, this is my last story.
Exploring Boston with friends
Published on 26/05/2017
» During school breaks, the school campus can seem very empty to foreign students like Kittipak, but exploring the local area with friends can make for an enjoyable time off.
Classroom participation: Overcoming the fear of appearing stupid
Published on 14/12/2016
» Pim, our Thai student at Duke University, felt discouraged to speak up in class after a bad experience in her Thai school and it took some time to overcome her reluctance to speak up in her US university. It shouldn't be that way, she says.
Short hair rebel
Published on 10/11/2016
» Pim attended Thai schools where life was not always smooth for her. Now a student at the prestigious Duke University in the US, she looks back at one part of Thai school life that was particularly bothersome.
College visits (1): Seeing before choosing
Published on 28/07/2016
» As his time in a US secondary school passes quickly by, Kittipak Tantichot is thinking more and more about where he wants to continue his studies. There is no better way to get started than by visiting college campuses.
Prom's Journey: Firsts
Published on 15/06/2016
» Starting life in a new country like the United States requires many adjustments, none more awkward than the first days at a new school as young Prom Putthisri experiences both ups and downs.
The Yi Peng lantern festival in 4K video
Published on 09/12/2015
» Young videographer Nathan Bartling gives us a 4K view of the Yi Peng lantern festival in Chiang Mai. It's almost better than being there.
Story from America: First impressions
Published on 04/08/2015
» Kittipak Tantichot takes us along on his first days as an eighth grade boarding student at the well known Groton school in the US state of Massachusetts. (2nd of a 5-part series)
Learning Thai: Children keep masked dance alive (video)
Published on 26/10/2014
» Here's a challenge for learners of Thai (or English). The video contains spoken language; it's rather fast and a bit longer than usual. However, it is fun, interesting and a great example of the preservation of Thai culture.