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Retro grade
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 09/12/2015
» Charoen Krung Road, Thailand's first road completed in 1864, was once a hub of prosperity, rich with money, culture and diversity. Now in 2015, the road that runs past the Old City, along the river all the way to Thanon Tok, has enjoyed an urban revival. Once home to expats, embassies, religious and ethnic communities and shophouses, the road and its many sois have now been enlivened by a younger vibe, from Maitri Chit Road near Yaowarat (Chinatown) to the galleries in mid-Charoen Krung.
The leader's true self
Life, Pimrapee Thungkasemvathana, Published on 24/11/2014
» 'A few months ago, the [North Korean] Ministry of Interior issued a statement on TV — 'We will remove your existence from the universe'," says Jang Jin-sung, unfazed, over a decade after he fled North Korea in the middle of the day, across the frozen Yalu River and into China.
Weekly business news quiz: October 21-25, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/10/2013
» Check if you understand the issues and vocabulary in this week's most important business news stories.
Modern-day slavery in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/06/2013
» In fight against sex trafficking & forced labour no progress made last year, 305 cases in 2012 but only 27 prosecuted & just 10 convictions.
Mouldy rice rumours: True or not?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 18/06/2013
» How safe is our rice? Millers & foul smelling rice hint at food safety problem but govt says rumours are not true & politically motivated.
Enough is enough, students say
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/02/2013
» They say Thai students are too passive, but, chances are, school principal Samarn Sareekham won’t agree. He has been abruptly transferred to an inactive post after pupils at his school in Phitsanulok accused him of harassing six female pupils.
Caddie scandal: No caddy, no grades for girl students
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/01/2013
» High school girls allegedly forced to work as caddies at golf clubs. Be a caddy or get no grades.
Internet danger areas
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/12/2012
» Thailand, China & Indonesia top places in world for dangerous malware infections. 20% chance of infection in 3 months in Thailand.
Childhood disorder hurts schoolwork & adult life
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/12/2012
» Children with ADHD find it difficult to finish schoolwork & cause problems in classroom with other students. Parents don't know their child has disorder.
Thailand's image in the eyes of tourists
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2012
» Govt hires outside consulting firm to find out what tourists really think. Safety is biggest worry. Beaches and great value-for-money shopping are biggest attractions.