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More English for Prathom students
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/06/2016
» Starting this November, students from Prathom 1 to Prathom 3 in schools under Obec supervision will be taught English for five hours a week, or 200 hours a semester, up from one hour a week or 40 hours a term now.
Volleyball: "Best in Asia," but not in Olympics (UPDATE)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/05/2016
» Thailand blanked Peru in their last match on Sunday of the volleyball Olympic qualifiers, and though they missed out, the Peruvian coach credited them as the strongest team in Asia.
Horse-riding student becomes a net sensation
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/05/2016
» A photo of a uniformed student in Lop Buri riding a miniature horse taken by Facebook user "Wonder Green" quickly caught the attention of netizens throughout the country. Here is the story.
Electricity use hits new record
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/04/2016
» Electricity usage hit a new high at 27,639.3 megawatts on Wednesday night as temperatures soared across the nation. Don't expect any relief for at least a week.
Bus-train collision: How could it happen? (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/04/2016
» Police are probing whether alcohol or drugs might be the reason a bus driver failed to notice a fast-approaching train which killed him and two others. Loud music in the coach could also have been a factor. An automatic safety barrier was set to be installed this week.
Summer rain won't stay, heat to return
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/03/2016
» It is still the hot season, meteorologists say, and the rain we have enjoyed won't stay. The heat will soon return.
The chill is ending (Updated Wed.)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/01/2016
» Bangkokians awoke Wednesday to more chilly temperatures, but this should be the last full day of natural air conditioning as normal weather gradually returns. Northern areas will remain cool for longer, however.
"Bike for Dad," a national success (Updated Saturday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/12/2015
» The 'Bike for Dad' activities attracted huge interest in Thailand. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn led the Bangkok procession and hundreds of thousands of others took part across the country.
Thailand celebrates the King's birthday
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/12/2015
» Our photographers have been busy for days covering events, both large and small, in honour of His Majesty the King's 88th birthday.
Loy Krathong in Bangkok (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/11/2015
» Millions of people, both Thais and foreign tourists, took part in last night's Loy Krathong festivities around the country and they are being more careful of the environment. Here is a quick look at some of the Bangkok sites.