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Language of frustration
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 27/02/2012
» It's been slightly over a month since former British prime minister Tony Blair flew in and gave the "2012 Speaking English Year" programme a boost by giving some local schoolchildren a short tutorial in pronunciation.
The 'Fan Club' phenomenon
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 30/01/2012
» I recently came into contact with a social phenomenon known as the "Fan Club".
Canine heroes
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 26/01/2012
» With the plight of dogs in Thailand being the focus of attention at the moment, it's good to know that one couple have already gained international recognition for their work with street dogs.
It's all in the offerings
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 23/01/2012
» Gung Hei Fat Choy! It's Chinese New Year, and perhaps many of you are lucky enough to be enjoying a bit of a holiday, not long after having celebrated the Western New Year. In a few months you'll be celebrating Thai New Year as well, but at least you'll have a bit of breathing space before then.
Ploy, the little powerhouse
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 16/01/2012
» Who says wall climbing is just a men's sport? Watchareewan "Ploy" Tomas, a 14-year-old girl from Thailand, has proven that this is not true by winning a silver medal in the discipline of bouldering _ a type of rock climbing wall _ at the 2011 SEA Games. Moreover, Ploy became the country's youngest athlete to win a medal at the Games.
Prophecies, predictions no cause for panic
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 16/01/2012
» New Year has come and gone, and there's still no sign of any dam exploding.
In one year and out the other
Life, Usnisa Sukhsvasti, Published on 02/01/2012
» They say you're supposed to start the new year afresh, with all your New Year's resolutions committed and the discipline to ensure they are carried out.