10 Year Old Killed in Car-Train Collision in Hua Hin
The train slammed into the left side of the car, killing Ms Aumpawan’s daughter instantly – Photo ASTV-Manager Online . . HUA HIN – A 10-year-old girl has been killed and her mother critically injured...
View ArticleJen’s English Tip’s – Lend Versus Borrow
Lend Versus Borrow Definition of “lend” When you “lend” something, you give permission for someone to use something on the condition they return the thing or things. “Lend” is an irregular verb, which...
View ArticleSeven Members of Malaysian Family Killed or Injured in Bangkok Bombing
Hock Guan, 3d from right, having lunch with his family at a roadside restaurant in Bangkok. From left: Jessee, Ee Ling,. Ee Ling and Lee’s daughter, Lee, their local guide, Jia Jun and Saw Gek . ....
View ArticleTourists Narrowly Escape Second Bombing Attempt in Bangkok – [See Video]
An unidentified assailant threw a bomb down from the Saphan Taksin bridge onto a footbridge crowded with pedestrians . . BANGKOK – Tourists Narrowly Escape Second Bangkok Bombing attack in less than 24...
View ArticleAustralian Rocker Jimmy Barnes 50 Meters form Bangkok Blast
Jimmy Barnes an Australian musician . . BANGKOK – Australian rock star Jimmy Barnes told the media today that he and his family are lucky to be alive after a last-minute decision to use an overhead...
View ArticleArmy and Police Tighten Security in Chiang Rai following Bangkok Blast
Thai Soldier inspects ID of driver at road block . . CHIANG RAI – Soldiers and police officers have set up checkpoints in various areas in Chiang rai province following the bomb attack at Ratchaprasong...
View ArticleJen’s English Tip’s – Expressions using the word Break
Some Expressions using the word Break Break and its various forms such as breaking, broke and broken are used in a number of idioms and expressions. 1. All hell break(s) loose: chaos ensues2. Break...
View ArticleSlowing Chinese Economy Sends Ripples across Asia
In Thailand, bad loans at commercial banks rose in the second quarter to their highest level since 2012 . . BANGKOK – Asian lenders are seeing their loan books rapidly deteriorate across the region as...
View ArticleTwin Typhoons Head Straight Towards Southeast Asia
Typhoon Goni, left, and typhoon Atsani, right, is seen over the Pacific Ocean at 9:40 a.m. Japan time in this image taken by Japan Meteorological Agency’s Himawari 8 satellite. Japan Meteorological...
View ArticleThailand’s PM Replaces Almost his Entire Economic Team
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha is not looking for advice on a cabinet reshuffle, but economy czar MR Pridiyathorn . BANGKOK – Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha said on Wednesday, almost the entire...
View ArticleTwenty Three Countries Issue Travel Warnings for Thailand
Security tightens at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport. . BANGKOK – In the wake of Monday’s Erawan shrine bombing, 23 countries have issued travel advisories with most advising caution rather than...
View ArticleJen’s English Tip’s – Using Off and Away
Using the Words – Off and Away . Away Away shows distance. When something is away, it is at a distance. The sea is two miles away. Stay away! Stay at a distance. Keep the papers away from the fire....
View ArticleFive Young Suspected Jihadis Stopped from Leaving Australia for Syria
The first group was first turned back on Wednesday last week. . . CANBERRA – Five young men have become the largest single group of suspected jihadis attempting to leave Australia for Syria and Iraq....
View ArticleGrieving Relatives Lay Bangkok Bombing Victims to Rest
Six-year old Malaysian boy Lee Jian Han (R) looks on as he stands near the coffins carrying the remains of his father Lee Tze Sian and sister Lee Jing Xuan . . BANGKOK – Grieving relatives of victims...
View ArticleOutgoing Thai Deputy Prime Minister Dislikes Prayut’s “Divide and Rule” System
MR Pridiyathorn Devakula, who is one of the ministers excluded from the new cabinet lineup, talks to reporters at Government House. PHOTO BY THITI WANNAMONTHA . . BANGKOK – Outgoing Deputy Prime...
View ArticleSecurity tightened at Chiang Rai’s Mae Fah Luang International Airport
Soldiers and police have been patrolling the airport terminal in Chiang Rai to prevent attacks . . CHIANG RAI – Security has been reinforced at Mae Fah Luang International Airport following the bomb...
View ArticleJen’s English Tip’s – Confusing Words
Confusing Words in English It’s / Its It’s : contraction of “it is”. Its : possessive pronoun or adjective. It’s a filthy animal. Its name is piggy. Fewer / less Fewer : nouns that can be counted....
View ArticleThai Authorities Rule out International Terrorist Link to Bangkok Bombing
Woman lights candles for vitims of Ratchaprasong Bombing . . BANGKOK – Col. Winthai Suvaree, a spokesman for the ruling military junta, said in a televised statement that the government had all but...
View ArticleThai Authorities Detain Foreign Bomber Look-alikes
Marcus Westberg who was briefly held by Thai police for looking similar to Bangkok bomber sketch . . BANGKOK – Swedish national Marcus Westberg was typing on his laptop when Thai police came knocking —...
View ArticleHealth Health Authorities Provding Vaccine shots against Foot and Mouth...
A Thai teacher walks past a poster displayed as part of an anti hand, foot and mouth disease (HMFD) campaign . . CHIANG RAI – The Department of Livestock Development (DLD) is providing vaccine shots to...
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