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English Mentors Tip of the Week – When the Word ‘House’ is used
When the word ‘house’ is used as a verb, it is pronounced ‘howz’. “The workers were housed (howzed) in tents.” “They converted the old cinema so that they could house (howz) twelve employees.” When...
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Chinese-Canadian Billionaire Seized in Hong Kong by Mainland Chinese Police
Chinese police officers escorted Xiao from his suite at the luxury Four Seasons Hotel last Friday. . . HONG KONG – Mystery surrounds the whereabouts of a Chinese-born Canadian billionaire reportedly...
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Iran’s Defence Minister Defends Ballistic Missile Test
Iran’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan (L) and the Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) chief, Brigadier General Hassan Shah Safi, speak to reporters in a ceremony to deliver...
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United Arab Emirates Foreign Minister Defends Trumps Executive Order
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov (left), Emirati Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan . . ABU DHABI – The United Arab Emirates’ top diplomat on Wednesday came out in defence of...
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Mae Salong: Yunnan Chinese in Northern Thailand Celebrate Unique History
The mist rolls over the tiny town of Mae Salong, perched on the hills in Chiang Rai, Thailand . . CHIANG RAI – The village of Mae Salong in Thailand’s picturesque, mountainous northern frontier is...
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Serbians Arrested in Bangkok for Selling Fake Gold
The three Serbians claimed they didn’t know the gold was fake after they were arrested. . . BANGKOK – Metropolitan Police in Bangkok have arrested three Serbians on fraud charges for selling fake gold...
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Chiang Rai Authorities Coordinate Efforts to Prevent Field Burning and...
Farmers practice slash and burn agriculture in the belief that ashes will replenish the soil and increase the productivity of the fields. . . CHIANG RAI – As burning season of burning fields, wild...
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Thailand’s Department of Health to Extend Physical Health Campaign to School...
The number of fat children had increased from 12.5 to 13.1 percent from last year, . . BANGKOK – The Department of Health plans to extend its physical health campaign to thousands of schools...
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VIDEO: Buck Naked, Knife Wielding Foreigner Terrorizes Pattaya City
. Police officer trails an drunken man with a knife menacing people in downtown Pattaya city.. . CHON BURI – Just when you think you have seen it all, tourists behaving badly in the Sin City Pattaya...
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U.S. Lawmakers from Both Parties Urge Trump to Sanction Iran over Ballistic...
U.S. lawmakers from both parties have encouraged Trump not to let the missile test go unpunished. . . WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald Trump and his administration are preparing to levy new...
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Chiang Rai Provincial Authorities Deny Blasting of Rapids on Mekong River
The Mekong River development project has sparked outcry among civil groups in Chiang Khong. CHIANG RAI – The Governor of Chiang Rai Province and the Provincial Marine Office have held a joint press...
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School Bus Carrying 40 Students in Khon Kaen Overturns Seriously Injuring...
The school bus modified from a six-wheel truck with about 40 students, skidded off the road into the ditch. – Photo Thai PBS KHON KAEN – Twenty-four students have beeninjured, nine of them seriously,...
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Former Brisbane Roar Winger Henrique Silva Joins Chiang Rai United
Henrique, left, will be keen to prove himself to Southeast Asian fans after flopping at Negeri Sembilan last year CHIANG RAI – Former Brisbane Roar winger Henrique Silva is following in the...
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Tourists Visiting Chiang Rai Experience Spectacular Views at Phu Chi Fa
300-1,000 tourists visit Phu Chi Fa a day to see the moning mist covering the valley floor . . CHIANG RAI – Phu Chi Fa is continuing to attract tourists who wish to experience the morning blanket of...
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Thai Students to be Given Access to Electronic Data-Bank of Past Exams and...
National Institute of Educational Testing Service (NIETS), along with Obec executives inspected an O-NET exam site at Bangkok’s Rachawinij (Elementary) School. . . BANGKOK – Thailand’s Education...
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Look Out Barbie and Move Over Ken Hong Kong Doll Maker Launches Trump Doll
A member of staff adjusts the tie of a prototype figurine replica of US President Donald Trump, made by toymaker Dragon in Dream (DiD), in Hong Kong toy shop Seven. . . HONG KONG – Look out Barbie and...
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Prauth Dismisses Blasting Concerns of Mekong Rapids in Chiang Rai
Gen. Prayuth told the press that it is important that locals are made aware of the project and that they do not just throw up objections willy-nilly. . . CHIANG RAI – Thailand’s Prime Minister...
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Iran Vows it Will Use Missiles if its Security is Threatened
A member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards checks a missile inside an underground depot in an undisclosed location. REUTERS . . TEHRAN – Tensions between Tehran and Washington have risen since a...
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[Shocking Video] – Teenage Girls Dies after Being Thrown off Amusement Ride...
The incident occurred today at Zhaohua Amusement Park in Chongqing, south west China, at about 2.20pm local time CHONGQING – A young teenage girl has died after being flung from ride at an amusement...
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Philippine President Duterte Says Catholic Church is ‘Out of Touch’ on Drug...
President Rodrigo Duterte prays during the Mass at a wedding at San Agustin Church in Intramuros, Manila. . . MANILA – The Philippine Government derided Catholic bishops on Sunday as “out of touch”...
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