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When the media Sees Red
Muse, Published on 20/03/2010
» With the red-shirted UDDs on the move, the local newspapers have been covering, and covered in, stories of security measures and the movements of the mob. As the situation looks unlikely to be quickly resolved, some people have been put off by the political and, of course, media channels through which we receive news of our troubled society on a daily basis. 'Muse' asked you last week, during this time when we're not sure of what we read in the newspaper or see on television, what kind of news you want to receive from the media: print, radio or television? Here are your answers!
Students deserve both quality and depth
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 23/03/2010
» In a recent Bangkok Post article, Dr Somwung Pitiyanuwat, who has just left the Office for National Standards and Quality Assessment (Onesqa) to assist the Office of Higher Education in a new role, stated that he was looking for the country's best teaching institutions to conduct specialist teacher training.
Classroom without tears
Purich Trivitayakhun, Published on 23/03/2010
» It is almost impossible for working parents to be with their children all the time. As a result, many parents opt to enrol their young children in a day-care facility, a nursery or a pre-kindergarten school. However, being away from their parents and their usual comfort zone at a very young age occasionally causes many children to become uncomfortable and occasionally to burst into tears.
New round of exams called for Grade 10
News, Sirikul Bunnag, Published on 26/03/2010
» A new round of exams for students applying for seats in Mathayom 4 (Grade10) will be held in eight provinces where the Internal Security Act had been invoked.
RU to keep 'safe dormitory' initiative
News, Theeraporn Saiwirat, Published on 30/03/2010
» Ramkhamhaeng University will continue with its safe dormitory project to ensure the safety of students who stay in dorms.
Playing the odds in VEGAS
Brunch, Andrew Biggs, Published on 27/06/2010
» There's barely a week to go before returning to Thailand, and I'm pulling out all stops to cram in as much as I can into my time left here in the United States. One of those activities includes a whirlwind trip to Las Vegas.
Fair deal urged
Learningpost, Steve Graham, Published on 29/06/2010
» The idea of having a contract between teachers and institutions is that both parties should benefit from the security it provides. Recent contract negotiations at my university have shed some light on the lack of understanding by Thai employers of the plight of foreigners teaching in Thailand.
Internet Crime I
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/09/2010
» A short passage about transnational internet crime including a vocabulary list.
Agricultural price supports
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/09/2010
» The Abhisit administration has put in place a true system of crop insurance and agricultural price supports. Payments to farmers used to be used as a system of "political booty" to gain voter support in elections.
Essential finance vocabulary 1: Bonds
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/10/2010
» A bond is a formal contract to repay borrowed money (principal) together with interest charged for the use of this money.