Today, Jan 12, 2013, is the National Children’s Day in Thailand. Both public and private organisations are lining up activities for children. Here are some: 1. The Government House is welcoming children, who can line up to sit in Prime Minister’s chair. 2. Bangkok Bank is handing out writing kits, including notebooks, pens, pencils, and…
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Father’s Day Celebration in Thailand
Thailand celebrates the King’s 84th birthday on December 5. Because the King is considered the father of this country, it’s also the day Thailand celebrates Father’s Day. A week before the King’s birthday, all school will hold a program in honor to the King and to all the fathers. In my school, I was thrilled…
tablet PCs for all Thai Students
There’s a new project that Thailand’s undertaking starting this year. It’s all about “one tablet computer, one student” policy. Education Minister Worawat Ua-apinyakul confirmed that the Education Ministry will allocate 6 billion baht a year from the annual budget for free education to finance this policy which was a brainchild of the Pheu Thai Party….
Rush Hour
No, I’m not talking about the movie of Jackie Chan, Rush Hour. I’m talking about the state of my life these days. Everything seems to be in RUSH especially in school! Classes for this semester will end on September 30 so mos of us are doing evaluation-reading, speaking, writing and listening skills. How could you…
Wan Pen Duan Sip- All Souls Day!?!
Last Friday I was curious why this ugly statue was erected at the playground. The teacher told me that it”s “Wan Pen Duan Sip”. The purpose of this is to give offering to ghosts and dead people and one reason is giving the offering to themselves when they die. This explains why a lot…
