Common mistakes to avoid while learning Thai
admin Thai is a tonal language, with five tones and various vowel sounds, so pronunciation is crucial to avoid misunderstandings. Literal translations from Thai to English or vice versa can result…
June 2023
Twitter’s plea against India government dismissed
An Indian court has dismissed Twitter’s lawsuit against the Indian government over New Delhi’s block orders on tweets and accounts. The Karnataka High Court fined Twitter 5 million Indian rupees…
Foreign nationals in Phuket donate blood amid Rh-negative shortage
Photo by Phuket Immigration. In an uplifting gesture of community unity, the Immigration Department of Phuket extended heartfelt appreciation to the 121 foreign nationals who donated blood at a special…
Morcheeba Singer Skye on Her First Film Festival – The Hollywood Reporter
The 2023 Karlovy Vary Film Festival will feature special honors for Ewan McGregor and Alicia Vikander, a career retrospective for Russell Crowe, and a concert by English band Morcheeba. Morcheeba,…
Everything ready for ailing Thai elephant’s arrival from Sri Lanka on July 2nd
Everything is set for the historic return of Sak Surin, a Thai elephant, to Thailand after being away for nearly two decades. This will be the first time a Thai…
Ancient Obnoi ravine: Chiang Mai’s hidden beauty set to become major tourist attraction
Picture courtesy of KhaoSod: A local government council in Chiang Mai has discovered an enchanting ravine known as ‘Obnoi’, which is believed to be thousands of years old. The narrow…
Myanmar making some progress but fragile – World Bank
Myanmar’s economy is showing signs of improvement, although it remains fragile. The World Bank reports that economic growth is uneven, with the poorest bearing the brunt. Despite a predicted 3%…
YouTube test threatens to block viewers if they continue using ad blockers
YouTube is conducting an experiment to deter viewers from using ad blockers on its platform. Users have been sharing screenshots on social media that show a warning pop-up stating that…
Margot Robbie, Greta Gerwig Follow Tom Cruise In Promoting Movies – The Hollywood Reporter
Is this the start of a trend? Tom Cruise took to social media to promote three highly anticipated summer movies, prompting Barbie filmmaker Greta Gerwig and star Margot Robbie to…
Chaos unleashed: France rattled by riots after fatal police shooting rocks major cities (video)
Chaos continues to grip France as violent riots erupt across the nation’s major cities, fueled by outrage over the fatal police shooting of a teenager. The situation has escalated significantly,…