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ISIS Tries Selling Chinese and Norwegian Hostages Via Twitter
The ISIS announcement came in the latest issue of the extremist group’s English-language magazine, Dabiq, distributed on Twitter. (Via Twitter) . . DUBAI – The Terrorist Group Islamic State (ISIS)...
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Jen’s English Tip’s – Against as a Preposition
. Against as a preposition . Against is a preposition. When you do something against somebody or something, you oppose them or it. Human rights organizations have been campaigning against the death...
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Russia Say’s World Powers Need to Arm Syrian President Bashar Assad’s Forces
Syrian President Bashar Assad, left, shakes hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov after talks in Damascus, Syria. . . MOSCOW – Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Friday called on...
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Human Rights Watch Call on Prayuth to Release Secretly Detained Ex- Energy...
Thailand’s Former Energy Minister Pichai Naripthaphan . . BANGKOK – Human Rights Watch said today Thailand’s junta should immediately disclose the whereabouts of a former government minister whom the...
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The Northern Province of Lamphun, Suicide Capitol of Thailand
The Province of Lamphun had the highest number, at 20 suicides per 100,000 population . . BANGKOK – Acknowledging World Suicide Prevention Day, Public Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn said...
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Thailand’s Forensics Chief Say’s DNA Does Not Match at Koh Tao Murder Trial
Dr. Pornthip’s (left) appearance was requested by the defendants’ lawyers because her agency, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice . . KOH SAMUI -Thailand’s forensics chief Dr....
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Jen’s English Tip’s – Adjectives used as nouns
. . Adjectives used as nouns In many sentences, adjectives are used to perform the purpose of nouns. Adjectives can be used with the article ‘the’. These expressions are plural. Examples are given...
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China Blacklists Four Citizens for Bad Behavior at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport
”They were scheduled to take a flight by Orient Thai Airlines, but the fight was delayed and the [Chinese] tourists were quite discontented,” said a woman airport worker, according to a report...
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Female Buddhist Monks “Bhikkhunis” Challenge Thailand’s Status Quo
Their ranks and those of hundreds of aspirants — there are five stages before ordination — include a former Google executive, a Harvard graduate, journalists and doctors, as well as village noodle...
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Thailand’s Department of Disease Control Issues Influenza Alert
Children, elders, pregnant women and persons with congenital diseases are at the highest risk . . CHIANG RAI – The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned people in Thailand of flu due to...
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Prayuth Threatens Prosecution to Silence Junta Critics
The PM further stated that legal action will be taken on those who have violated the Junta’s laws. . . BANGKOK – Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha has confirmed that legal action will be taken...
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Jen’s English Tip’s – Above and About
. . The prepositions above and about The word about can be used an adverb or a preposition. When about is used as a preposition, it will be followed by a noun. About can mean in various directions or...
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Thailand Authorities Seek Chinese National Over Erawan Shrine Bombing
An arrest warrant has been issued for the man known as “Ishan”, believed by police to be one of the key figures behind the deadly Erawan shrine bombing in Bangkok. – Photo Bangkok Post . . BANGKOK –...
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Two British Women Killed in Northern India Train Wreak
Loraine Toner and Joan Nickolas died in the train derailment . . NEW DELHI – Two British women were killed and 11 people injured on Saturday after three carriages of a tourist train derailed on its way...
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Commerce Minister Apiradee Tantraporn Inspects Commodity Prices in Chiang Rai
. . CHIANG RAI – Apiradee Tantraporn the Minister of Commerce inspected commodity prices at a market in Mueang district of Chiang Rai province, and found no irregularity. The inspection was her first...
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Jen’s English Tip’s – Changing the Degrees of Comparison
. . It is possible to change the degree of comparison without changing the meaning of a sentence. Study the following examples. Positive: I am as strong as him. Comparative: He is no stronger than me....
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The Refugee Crisis in Germany: Views from the Inside
The Refugee Crisis in Germany: Views from the Inside . , The images of Syrians fleeing their war torn country and walking into the open arms of the German people have touched the hearts of many people...
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Fear Rules Gen. Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha’s Junta in Thailand
Thai Army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha attends the inauguration ceremony of the National Legislative Assembly at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall . . BANGKOK – With the dust settling a week after...
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Thai Authorities Intensify Laws on Child Pornography
Those who possess pornography showing under aged individuals for personal entertainment purposes are liable for a jail term of up to five years and/or a maximum fine of 100,000 baht . . BANGKOK –...
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Public Health Ministry to Provide Poor Mother’s Bt400 Monthly
Mothers and babies from the Lisu tribe in the Doi Lan mountains of Chiang Rai . . CHIANG RAI – The Ministry of Public Health is ready to provide financial support to low-income families with newborn...
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