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February 08, 2010

"Helpful" visit

3covers2hswife2Thai prime minister Abhisit Vejjajiva says the visit by his Cambodian counterpart to the border area will help Thailand press its case for ownership of the disputed areas there. We'll find out how in general news. In easy English news we'll find out why a Bangkok home for needy children is struggling with debt problems. In easy business news, Jon Ferquest looks at the problems a college bankruptcy is causing. In mainly for fun will find out why the popular game Dungeons and Dragons was recently at the centre of a lawsuit. Words in the news has been updated.

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Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 06:36 AM

February 06, 2010

Weekend activities


3covers2chatuchak3In weekend practice we'll read an interesting story about a day in the life of a very young jockey.  Mainly for fun and words in the news have also been updated There is still a lot of material from the past week in general news, easy English news, easy business news and Jon Fernquest's business blog.

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Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 08:12 AM

February 05, 2010

People's army idea short-lived

3covers2cy1The idea of forming a "people's army" of red-shirt supporters didn't last long after Gen Chavalit Yongchaiyudh rejected the idea. We'll get the details in general news. In easy English news we'll find out what life is like for the guards outside the PM's residence. In easy business news, Jon Fernquest looks at the failure of the Agriculture ministry to prepare farmers for the Asean Free Trade area. Australian camels were going to be killed, but now they may live. We'll find out why in mainly for fun. Words in the news has been updated.

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Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 06:50 AM

February 04, 2010

Difficult lesson

3covers2overdose2A large group of elementary school students has learned an important lesson: ordinary household medicines can be dangerous. We'll get the details in general news. In easy English news we'll learn why Thai MPs are not happy with a proposed code of ethics. For some good background on the Map Ta Phut crisis, see Jon Fernquest business blog. In mainly for fun we'll read about some lifesaving students who got to try out the real thing. Words in the news has been updated.

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Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 06:50 AM

February 03, 2010

Drugs flooding in

3covers2drugs2Drug agencies are warning of a massive influx of methamphetamines into Thailand. We'll get the details in general news. In easy English news we'll find out about the BMA's mobile health unit, set up to help the city's residents better cope with stress.  In easy business news, Jon Fernquest looks at Ford's threat to leave Thailand. In mainly for fun we'll learn what can happen to you if you joke about having a bomb on a plane. Words in the news has been updated.

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Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 06:43 AM


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