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March 12, 2010

"Gathering storm"

3covers2mar122Here is your chance to follow the latest events and improve your English at the same time. Begin by checking out my vocabulary list of words news writers are using to describe the red-shirt mass rally. We'll follow the story throughout the day (and the weekend) in general news beginning with a quick look at today's main Bangkok Post story entitled "gathering storm". In easy English news we'll find out about those so-called "bioweapons" some protestors are preparing.  Meanwhile Jon Fernquest looks at trade opportunities for Thailand with Indonesia under the new Asean Free Trade Area in easy business news. In mainly for fun we'll find out why one airplane passenger was not allowed to take his scheduled flight. Words in the news has been updated.


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Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 07:42 AM

March 11, 2010

Financing limits

3covers2redmoney2First of all, I've started updating my vocabulary list of words news writers are using to describe the upcoming red-shirt mass rally. In general news we'll find out how financing difficulties may cause some changes in UDD rally strategy and tactics. In easy English news we'll find out why even zoo animals are being affected by the rally.  Meanwhile Jon Fernquest looks at Thailand's new free-trade agreement with China in his business blog. In mainly for fun we'll read about some customer service no company wants to be associated with. Words in the news has been updated.


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Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 07:17 AM

March 10, 2010

Shinawatras leave

3covers2redmarch2With violence a possibility this weekend, Shinawatra family members are taking no chances. We'll get the details in general news. For many of the key words you will see in stories this week and next, click here. In easy English news we'll find out why an 81-year-old Thai woman farmer was among those receiving degrees at Ramkhamhaeng University yesterday. Meanwhile, in easy business news, Jon Ferquest looks at what Thailand must do to stay the world's number one rice exporter. In mainly for fun we'll read about a criminal who is very hard to keep in prison. Words in the news has been updated.


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Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 06:59 AM

March 09, 2010

Building your protest vocabulary

3covers2redmarch2They have been so many protests in recent years that it is easy to identify the vocabulary news writers use to describe them. In  general news you will learn many of the most commonly used words and phrases. You will find this very helpful when the red-shirts enter Bangkok later this week. In easy English news we'll find out about a second problem facing the government: a serious water shortage. Meanwhile, in his business blog, Jon Fernquest looks at Korn Chatikavanij's rather controversial reflections on the Thaksin assets case. In mainly for fun we'll read about an unusual thief. Words in the news has been updated.


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Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 07:01 AM

March 08, 2010

Weapons missing

3covers2redmarch2Are the weapons stolen from an army depot in the South headed for red-shirt rallies in Bangkok? We'll look into that any other disturbing possibilities in general news. In easy English news we'll read about the latest adventures of Maj Gen Khattiya Sawasdipol. In easy business news, Jon Fernquests looks at governnment debt that dates all the way back to 1997. In mainly for fun we'll read about a nasty way of beating the competition. Words in the news has been updated.


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Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 06:46 AM


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