Clik here to view.
China Conducts Live Ammunition Air, Sea Drills in South China Sea
China says the South Chins Sea drill is in line with international laws and practices BEIJING – China’s Defense Ministry said it conducted live ammunition, air and sea drills in the South China Sea...
View ArticleClik here to view.
NATO Backs Turkey Fighting Islamic State with Air Attacks
Smoke rises in the sky after a NATO air strike in Tripoli BRUSSELS – Turkey has been given full political support from NATO in fighting militants in Syria and Iraq at an emergency meeting on Tuesday...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Thailand Makes 3rd Cut to 2015 GDP Forecast
Thailand now expects exports to shrink 4.0 per cent this year BANGKOK – On Tuesday, Thailand’s Ministry of Finance has cut its economic growth forecast for the third time this year due mainly to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
53-year-old Spanish National Found Dead in Pattaya Apartment
Rescue workers prepare to remove the body of a Spanish man found dead inside a bathroom PATTAYA – A 53-year-old Spanish National Gallardo Garcia was found dead in the bathroom of an apartment in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jen’s English Tip’s – Time Expressions
A Few Time Expressions In The Interim – This denotes a period of time between something that ended and something that happened or will happen afterwards. For example, “The boss will be back next...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Russian President Vladimir Putin will Oppose International Tribunal for...
The Kremlin quoted Putin as saying a tribunal would be “inexpedient” because Russia still has “a lot of questions” about the investigation to which it had little access. MOSCOW – Russian President...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Thailand to Sell 760,000 Tonnes of Stockpiled Rice to Africa
Prospective buyers take samples of rice from sacks in a warehouse during a pre-auction inspection BANGKOK – Thai Rice Exporters Association said on Wednesday, Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce has...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Three Ukrainian Men Nabbed in Chiang Mai for ATM Skimming
Three Ukrainian skimmers are taken before a police press conference in Chiang Mai on Wednesday. (Photo by Cheewin Sattha) CHIANG MAI – Three Ukrainian Nationals have been nabbed in Chiang Mai with 56...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Angelina Jolie Pitt Visits Myanmar as UNHCR Special Envoy
Burma’s house speaker Shwe Mann welcomes Angelina Jolie Pitt to parliament. (PHOTO: Shwe Mann facebook) RANGOON – Myanmar’s Parliamentary house speaker Shwe Mann took time out on Wednesday to welcome...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Thailand’s Constitution Drafting Committee Predict Elections for September 2016
A voter deposits her vote in the 2011 Thailand general election BANGKOK – According to the Constitution Drafting Committee a general election will probably be held in September 2016, 90 days after...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Russia Veto’s U.N. Resolution for Investigation into Downing of Malaysia...
The Security Council on Wednesday “sent the wrong message” to the families of the victims, Malaysia’s Transport Minister Liow Tiong Lai told the council after the vote NEW YORK – Vitaly Churkin,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Myanmar’s President Pardons and Releases Almost 7,000 Prisoners
Myanmar prisoners walk out of Insein Prison after they were granted amnesty from the government YANGON – Myanmar’s President Thein Sein on Thursday released almost 7,000 political prisoners on a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Three Filipina’s Seriously Injured on Bangkok – Pattaya Motorway
Injured seriously are Miss Pama Sarah Loh Mae, 25, Miuss Calinawan Monnaliza Kay, 24, and Miss Mae Dumaguin, 25. They were rushed to Chularat 11 and Bangpakong hospital by highway rescuers CHON BURI –...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mekong Authorities Step up Inspections in Search for Drugs
The decision to strengthen river security comes after years of crime and drugs seizures on the Mekong . CHIANG RAI – Authorities in Thailand, Myanmar, Laos and China in the upper Mekong River Region...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jen’s English Tip’s – Also / Too / Either
The following is a mini-tutorial on the use of the words “also,” “too” and “either.” Also “Also” is used in positive sentences to add an agreeing thought. Examples: • Jane speaks French. Sam also...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Inquiry into Alexander Litvinenko’s Poisoning Death Points Finger at Russian...
Russian President Vladimir Putin “personally ordered” the killing of Alexander Litvinenko, the inquiry into the former spy’s death has heard. . LONDON – The inquiry into the former spy’s death has...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Thailand’s Baht Drops 4.2% to It’s Lowest Since 2001
The currency fell 4.2% to 35.245 baht a dollar as of 4.15pm, the sharpest monthly loss since March 2001 BANGKOK – Thailand’s baht dropped this month by the most in more than 14 years after the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Mae Sai Border Packed with Shoppers on Asanha Puja Holiday
Mae Sai District has been packed with vehicles CHIANG RAI – The Mae Sai – Tachilek border point in Mae Sai District has been packed with vehicles, shoppers and tourists crossing the border to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Chiang Rai Residents Warned of Flash Floods Due to Heavy Rains
Rainy poring down at the Anantara Hotel Chiang Rai elephant camp CHIANG RAI – The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for people in Chiang Rai and other Northern Provinces to remain on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jen’s English Tips – Another vs Other
ANOTHER + singular countable noun One more, in addition, an alternative one, a different one. May I have another piece of cake it was delicious. (I want one more) May I have another piece of cake...
View Article