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Weekend activities

This week's weekend practice comes from the faces & places column in the Horizons section which features photos and text from Bangkok Post readers. You'll enjoy this one for sure. Mainly for fun concerns an unusual and unwanted passenger on a Philippine "jeepney". Our weekend entries for words in the news and words in business have been updated. If you are new to this site, our regular weekday sections are full of reading material for you. For starters, check out general news, easy English news, business, and easy business news.

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Charter change "ruse"

The words "ruse" and "hoodwink" about being used to describe the latest statements by coalition leaders about the constitution amendment process. Find out what these words mean in general news. In easy English news, we'll take a look at how day-one went of the vehicle mobile phone ban. The subject in Jon Fernquest's easy business news is donuts – very delicious ones. In his main business blog he looks at the World Bank's ideas on the world food crisis. In mainly for fun, we'll read about a Chinese-made device that could make it even more difficult for Thai police using cameras to catch traffic violators. Meanwhile, words in the news and words in business have been updated. Finally, in feature focus, Boon Boonprayoon looks at why some scientists now believe the flu viruses originate in our region.

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Frustration grows

International aid workers are ready to help the hundreds of thousands of homeless victims of Cyclone Nargis, but very few of them have been allowed in by the Burmese government. We'll get the details in general news. Meanwhile, in easy English news we'll read about the new ban on the use hand-held mobile phones while driving. In easy business news, Jon Fernquest's looks at Lampang's small but growing horse-drawn carriage industry. In his regular business blog, he looks at how Thai farmers can increase their share of rice profits. Put a TV in a teenager's bedroom and what are you likely to get? Find out in mainly for fun. Words in the news and words in business have been updated.

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Help begins to arrive

International aid is beginning to arrive in storm-stricken Burma, but it seems very small compared to the massive need. We'll take a look in general news. In easy English news we'll find out what the situation is like in Rangoon. The subject of Jon Fernquest's business blog today concerns plans to dramaticly improve Thailand's raiway system. In his easy business news the subject is promoting Thai fruit products at the Olympic games in China. Mainly for fun features a traveller's unexpected find in his baggage. Words in the news and words in business have been updated.

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A neighbour's suffering

With the death toll in neighbouring Burma from Cyclone Nargis expected to exceed 10,000, that developing story is our obvious focus in both general news and easy English news. In his business blog today, Jon Fernquest looks at the economic effects of a new road through Laos to China. In mainly for fun, we'll read about another animal that has a good sense of direction. Meanwhile, words in the news and words in business been updated.

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Easy English holiday

Today is Coronation Day, a national holiday here in Thailand and we'll have a little lighter day then usual. We'll focus mainly on easy English today, starting out with easy English news. There, we will look at an attempt to save coastal land on the Gulf of Thailand which is being steadily eaten away by high waves. In easy business news, Jon Fernquest explains why motorcycle producers have been having a tough time recently. In mainly for fun we'll find out why an Italian man had a lot of explaining to do to his wife when he returned home. Meanwhile, words in the news has been updated. Finally, there is also short general news item about how the Malaysian government is unwilling helping residents of Thailand and Singapore.

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Words in the News General News Easy English News Easy Business News Economics and Business Business Words in the News Teaching with the Bangkok Post Feature Focus From the Weeklies Mainly for Fun Hey kids! Weekend Practice Lessons on H.M.the King Focus on Thailand Buddhism Business and Economics Library 60 years ago General Links About Site General suggestions for teachers Building your vocabulary Suggestions for learners Suggestions for parents Who is Acharn Terry? Who is Acharn Jon?	Reading the Bangkok Post May 10, 2008 Weekend activities This week's weekend practice comes from the faces & places column in the Horizons section which features photos and text from Bangkok Post readers. You'll enjoy this one for sure. Mainly for fun concerns an unusual and unwanted passenger on a Philippine "jeepney". Our weekend entries for words in the news and words in business have been updated. If you are new to this site, our regular weekday sections are full of reading material for you. For starters, check out general news, easy English news, business, and easy business news. Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 02:54 AM \| Permalink \| TrackBacks (0) May 09, 2008 Charter change "ruse" The words "ruse" and "hoodwink" about being used to describe the latest statements by coalition leaders about the constitution amendment process. Find out what these words mean in general news. In easy English news, we'll take a look at how day-one went of the vehicle mobile phone ban. The subject in Jon Fernquest's easy business news is donuts – very delicious ones. In his main business blog he looks at the World Bank's ideas on the world food crisis. In mainly for fun, we'll read about a Chinese-made device that could make it even more difficult for Thai police using cameras to catch traffic violators. Meanwhile, words in the news and words in business have been updated. Finally, in feature focus, Boon Boonprayoon looks at why some scientists now believe the flu viruses originate in our region. Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 07:03 AM \| Permalink \| TrackBacks (0) May 08, 2008 Frustration grows International aid workers are ready to help the hundreds of thousands of homeless victims of Cyclone Nargis, but very few of them have been allowed in by the Burmese government. We'll get the details in general news. Meanwhile, in easy English news we'll read about the new ban on the use hand-held mobile phones while driving. In easy business news, Jon Fernquest's looks at Lampang's small but growing horse-drawn carriage industry. In his regular business blog, he looks at how Thai farmers can increase their share of rice profits. Put a TV in a teenager's bedroom and what are you likely to get? Find out in mainly for fun. Words in the news and words in business have been updated. Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 06:55 AM \| Permalink \| TrackBacks (0) May 07, 2008 Help begins to arrive International aid is beginning to arrive in storm-stricken Burma, but it seems very small compared to the massive need. We'll take a look in general news. In easy English news we'll find out what the situation is like in Rangoon. The subject of Jon Fernquest's business blog today concerns plans to dramaticly improve Thailand's raiway system. In his easy business news the subject is promoting Thai fruit products at the Olympic games in China. Mainly for fun features a traveller's unexpected find in his baggage. Words in the news and words in business have been updated. Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 06:52 AM \| Permalink \| TrackBacks (0) May 06, 2008 A neighbour's suffering With the death toll in neighbouring Burma from Cyclone Nargis expected to exceed 10,000, that developing story is our obvious focus in both general news and easy English news. In his business blog today, Jon Fernquest looks at the economic effects of a new road through Laos to China. In mainly for fun, we'll read about another animal that has a good sense of direction. Meanwhile, words in the news and words in business been updated. Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 06:36 AM \| Permalink \| TrackBacks (0) May 05, 2008 Easy English holiday Today is Coronation Day, a national holiday here in Thailand and we'll have a little lighter day then usual. We'll focus mainly on easy English today, starting out with easy English news. There, we will look at an attempt to save coastal land on the Gulf of Thailand which is being steadily eaten away by high waves. In easy business news, Jon Fernquest explains why motorcycle producers have been having a tough time recently. In mainly for fun we'll find out why an Italian man had a lot of explaining to do to his wife when he returned home. Meanwhile, words in the news has been updated. Finally, there is also short general news item about how the Malaysian government is unwilling helping residents of Thailand and Singapore. Posted by Terry Fredrickson at 04:09 AM \| Permalink \| TrackBacks (0)	Help with Forums
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May 10, 2008

Weekend activities

May 09, 2008

Charter change "ruse"

May 08, 2008

Frustration grows

May 07, 2008

Help begins to arrive

May 06, 2008

A neighbour's suffering

May 05, 2008

Easy English holiday