Bangkok High-Speed Rail

Bangkok High-Speed Rail

Today, I read a piece of news about high-speed rail in Thailand. This is a good article. The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning in Thailand will advice to the government that it invest in the civil construction work for a national high-speed rail line. Permanent secretary for transport said the OTTP will support the plan by which the government takes sole responsibility for civil construction, including tracks and the government will require 800 billion baht to complete the construction work.

Last year,the ministry proposed the development of routes running from Bangkok to four destinations that Chiang Mai ( North of Thailind ), Nong Khai ( Northeastern of Thailand, Chanthaburi ( East of Thailand ) and Padang Besar, in Songkhla's Sadao district on the border with Malaysi and Economic ministers had wanted the train to run between Bangkok and Rayong to serve the Eastern Seaboard. The OTTP changes the line from Padang Besar to Hat Yai ( South of Thailand )because Hat Yai is the main centre of business in the South.

I think the high-speed rail is very useful for Thai people. It makes their life more comfortable because it takes a short time to move. The speed of the train is around 250 km. an hour,when you drive to the North of Thailand the time is around 7 or 8 hours, but if you take this train the time is around 2.30 hours. It is very fast. The high-speed rail can support to a tourist, they can travel in the beautiful place of Thailand more comfortable, especially Chiang Mai, North of Thailand is a great place, good culture, good weather and good atmosphere and Hat Yai, South of Thailand has a beautiful beaches and good sea foods. It can promote and makes money for tourism. Although a plan for the high-speed rail isn't successful, because this plan is a mega project. It uses a lot of money for build it, but I'll wait it because it has many benefit for Thailand.

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Bangkok Airport Train

Bangkok Airport Train

Airport link is a new way for traveler. The Suvarnabhumi Airport Link (SARL) is an airport rail link under construction from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the planned City Air Terminal in Makkasan, Bangkok, Thailand. Suvarnabhumi Airport's Rail Link will begin in August 23 with special fares until the end of the year. The 28km rail link connects Suvarnabhumi Airport in Samut Prakan province east of Bangkok and the City Air Terminal (CAT) in Bangkok's Makkasan area, where passengers will be able to check in their baggage. The speed of the train is about 160 km. per hour. The fare at 150 Baht per trip. During the opening period, the fare charged will be 100 Baht.

And the City Line commuter trips, the fares at 15 Baht - 45 Baht, It take 30 minutes to reach the airport, departing from Phaya Thai, Ratchaprarop, Makkasan, Asoke, Ramkhamhaeng, Hua Mak, Ban Thap Chang, Lat Krabang stations, and will end at the last stop of Suvarnabhumi Airport.

I think airport link is very good for traveler and foreigner to go to Suvarnabhumi. It is more comfortable than taxi or bus. The fares is very cheap for takes it. It takes about 30 minutes to arrive at Suvarnabhumi. The speed is around 160 km. per hour. Taxi is an expensive fares and Bangkok has a problem about traffic jams, but airport link is a good choice for go to the airport and it faster than taxi. This is a new choice for traveler and I think this is the best choice to go to Suvarnabhumi. It is an express way !!

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Tour De Force Concert

The Tower of Babel: Around the World in 16 Songs

Siam Society and Mahidol University's College of Music present a choral concert entitled "The Tower of Babel: Around the World in 16 Songs" at Siam Society on Wed, July 28 at 7pm and Mahidol College of Music auditorium (Salaya campus) on Thur, July 29 at 7pm. This concert will feature 16 songs from 16 different countries around the world in their original languages. They will be performed by the Mahidol University Chamber Choir under the baton of Dr Henri Pompidor. The Babel concert aims to rediscover the significance of these folk songs and keep this tradition alive through performance. Although the songs originate from different countries, they have a universal appeal regardless of our cultural differences.

I think this concert is very interesting. In concert you can listen to many kinds of music around the world about 16 countries. This show is very good. Because it can disperse a culture of each countries into the audience. The concert that can conserve to the culture and keep it alive in the world. In the performance, many people from many countries come to show their culture and their folk song. The price of tickle in very cheap, it is about 200 baht. That is a worth price for everyone. Finally, Mahidol College of Music auditorium is near the PC - College building !! . If you have a free time. I think you should, because it is a great concert !

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World-class Jazz on the beach

This is a interesting article. Do you like jazz ?. I choose this news because I love music, especially jazz music . World-class Jazz occur at Hua Hin beach, Hua Hin Jazz Festival Presented by PTT" will feature over 30 world-class international artists who will take turns to perform on two beachfront stages.

The Beach Stage is located at the same spot as in previous years - in front of Centara Grand Hua Hin (former Sofitel). The festival will run for only two nights. Opening the festival will be a performance by Thailand All Stars Big Band featuring Kob Saowanit, Pongprom Sanitwongse na Ayudhya, Jirapan Angsawanont and Surasee Itthikul. Performing on this stage will be world famous local and international jazz musicians, including saxophonist Eric Marienthal and his friends - keyboardist Jeff Lorber, bassist Jimmy Haslip and drummer Joel Taylor. The foursome will unite to give a 90-minute concert under the name of Contemporary Jazz Super Band.

Promising to be greater than ever this year, the festival will treat the audience to scores of jazz numbers by famous acts like Incognito from the UK,Lee Ritenour and Jack Lee Asianergy from the USA, Hye Mi - a new star from Korea, Noon - a sweet-voiced bossa nova songstress from Japan and Brass Munkeys from the Philippines.

Among the leading Thai jazz artists to take to the stages are ETC, Thanachai 'Pod' Uchin, The Infinity, 4Gzm, The Marshmallows Band, 25 Hours, Ganesha, Jazz Dojo, Denny & Friends, Pomelo Thai, Crescendo, T-Morrow, Nueng Jakkawal, Singto Numchok and Pawarate 'Jeep' Ridee.

I think Hua Hin Jazz Festival is a great performance, many people who love jazz come to Thailand for see and listen to jazz music. In the show, there are many kind of jazz such as jazz funk, soul jazz, nu-jazz and pop jazz. The famous jazz musicians in Thailand and many countries around the world that show their music, skills and abilities. The performance show the music at the beach, a long beach and good atmosphere, this is a good location. The most people in Thailand like beaches, there is a good place for relax. I think that is a good idea to make a concert on a beach. This is a interesting concert.

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More Than 22% Primary Students Fail National Arithmetic Test

Primary Students Fail In National Arithmetic Test

Nearly a fourth of Pathom 3 graduates have failed this year's national arithmetic test, the Office of Basic Education Commission (Obec) revealed up to 523,469 students sat for the test after successfully completing the Pathom 3 level in the last academic year. Obec said these results prove that standards needed to be improved in many state schools.
"Of the Pathom 3 graduates, 22.29 per cent failed their arithmetic test" Obec secretary-general Chinnapat Bhumirat said , adding that the results were unsatisfactory even though the percentage of failing students had dropped slightly from 25.29 per cent last year.

I think this is bad thing for Thai education very much. Because, students has can not to do the National Arithmetic Test. Therefore,The Office of Basic Education Commission should change a base of education and adapt it for children.The government should set a format instruction new education by establish the school pilots. the government must lead education testing format at is using in now come to compare with the result of a student. when they meet the defect as a result bring to adjust better to go up.

Link to the original website : http://studyinthailand.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=5222

The English is a Secound Official Language in Thailand

The Thai government is urged to announce English as its second official language to spur students to achieve English proficiency and help the nation place itself on the road map to the Asean Community in 2015. The announcement was made by a subcommittee on education standards development working under the committee on education reform.The subcommittee hopes it will be a boost for English teaching and learning in schools, which is seen as falling short despite state efforts to encourage students to learn the language from as early as Prathom 1 level. Although, the growing importance of the Chinese language in the business sector, English is still considered the most influential language for international communication.



I think it is a good chance for students. They can learn English since Prathom 1 level. When they grow up, they can use English for their life and job. English is the most important language because people around the world use English to communicate with their job or business. Thai people should speak English because it essential for their life.

Link to the original website : http://studyinthailand.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=5262

Davis Cup at Philippine

Davis Cup Asia

Thailand took a 2-1 lead over Indonesia in Davis Cup Asia at The Gelora Bung Karno Tennis Stadium in Jakarta. In the first singles, Thailand's No.1 Kittipong Wachiramanowong edged Sunu-Wahyu Trijati in sets of 3-6, 7-5, 6-4, 5-7, 6-2. In the second singles Thailand's Weerapat Doakmaiklee lost 6-4, 6-2, 6-0 to Christopher Rungkat. In the doubles ,Thai twins Sonchat and Sanchai Ratiwatana defeated Ketut-Nesa Arta and Christopher Rungkat 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3.

Sonchat and Sanchai Ratiwatana

-----------------------------------------------Kittipong Wachiramanowong

In my opinion, I think both of Thailand in Davis Cup can win many countries because they have a good ability . Especially the Thai twins, they won many matches in the world. Even though in Thailand tennis is not famous, but I think they can win and get the Davis Cup for Thai people. If they more practice and intend to competition.

Link to the original website : http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/sports/185894/twins-give-thailand-the-edge-in-jakarta

FIFA World Cup 2010

World Cup 2010

The FIFA World Cup at South Africa ended on July 12 . The final match played at the Soccer City stadium in largest city at South Africa , Johannesburg. In the stadium crowed with many people . In final match Spain challenged with Netherlands.
Spain , the European champions won Netherlands 1-0 after extra time. Andres Iniesta's goal giving Spain won in The World Cup and got the FIFA World Cup Trophy

I think many people around the world look forward to FIFA World Cup. Everyone have a favourite football team. So Everyone cheer their favorite team for fun and relax. Foreigner come to South Africa for travel and look the World Cup match. The FIFA World Cup makes a good economy in South Afica, many air flight and hotels are full. So people in country have a job and good income.

Link to the original website : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Cup_2010