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Paris mastermind confirmed dead (Latest)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 19/11/2015
» The body of the suspected mastermind of the Paris attacks, Abdelhamid Abaaoud, has been identified among those killed in a police raid, the prosecutor's office said Thursday.
Thai schools to cut class sizes
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 29/06/2015
» The Office of the Basic Education Commission (Obec) will start its plan to reduce class sizes in both primary and secondary levels next term, but popular top-ranked schools will be given five years to fully comply
Do you remember the planking fad?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/08/2013
» Celebriity plankers gain the most attention here in Thailand, but anyone can take part as long as they do it safely.
Nine-year-old speaking champion
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/07/2013
» Whether speaking English from a pre-planned script or speaking “off the cuff” (without planning), nine-year-old Onrampha Souvannavong from Sriwittayapaknam School is a champion.
Storycorps: An endless supply of listening/reading material
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/07/2013
» Storycorps provides an endless supply of short (2-3 minute) stories told by ordinary American people of all ages and from all parts of the country. Best of all, you can see what is being said. Here's an example with a Bangkok connection.
Tiger dancing
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/06/2013
» The Chiang Mai Night Safari has a white tiger with an unusual skill. Find out what it is in a story told in "really easy English."
Chadchat's bus trip "a flop"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/06/2013
» Transport minister Chadchat Sittipunt spent part of yesterday as an ordinary Bangkok commuter. He didn't enjoy the experience.
What was he shooting?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/06/2013
» Reports say Thai students are not doing well in English. Here is a really easy English story to help them get started reading the news in English, an excellent way to develop language skills to a high level.
Is it really that bad?
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/06/2013
» Nattawut Saikuar's music video promoting traditional grocery stores has been deleted from YouTube after the deputy commerce minister's creation received far more ridicule than praise from the 50,000 viewers who watched it.
“No, Thaksin did not sneak into Thailand”
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/06/2013
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has not returned to Thailand, despite photos posted on his Instagram account appearing to place him in Bangkok, Pheu Thai deputy spokesman Anusorn Iamsa-ard said.