New smart car tag

Currently, there are approximately 22 million car owners in Thailand. All cars must have a car tags which are provided by the Thai Department of Land Transportation to show that those cars have been paid for the taxes. A car robbery is one of many problems which happened frequently in Thailand, therefore, Thai government and Thailand Transport Portal find the way to solve this problem.

The Department of Land Transport (DLT) offers Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology as a new system of annual tax payment badge for the car owners. The RFID system comprises two parts, smart tag and smart pass which are provided together with RFID chip with the memory of 64 kilobytes. Moreover, it also can indicate details of the car, color, car model, registration numbers. Smart pass is an RFID tag which will connect with a new government RFID network, DLT, and The Royal Thai Police directly in order to receive information in real time. Furthermore, whenever cars have any problems, the location of those cars will be sent immediately to DLT. Smart RFID registration costs 120 bath and will be released to the public on 11^th of August, 2010.

In my opinion, I think that is a good idea to bring technology to apply for the benefit. The price is not too expensive comparing to benefit that car's owners will get. It makes the car owners not to concern about their safety and also help the police convenient in working. I hope that when we start using this smart car tags, it can decrease the car robbery in Thailand.

Credit: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/home/2010/07/27/technology/New-car-tags-available-next-month-30134625.html

Goodbye to Mark

Thailand's social currently giving opinion is a thing that all people are able to do such as giving opinion about news, value, person action any situation etc. Certainly, Not only in Thailand but all people in another country also can do this. Although, we can show what we think, However, giving opinion to public should be in the polite and appropriate words otherwise the situation like this news might be occurred.

Academy Fantasia(AF) contest continues to the seventh season already. AF is one of singing contest in Thailand which picks and chooses twelve participants called "Dreamers" from four parts of Thailand every year. This year, the contest has a problem concerning one of the dreamers named "Mark" or Withawat Thaokhamlue appeared with his parents to announce his decision to withdraw from Academy Fantasia season 7 due to the criticizing to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on his Facebook page with inappropriate words. He confessed that he has posted those messages and apologized to public including the prime minister. He said that he wrote those messages without awareness and he would like society to give him another chance.

I think this news could be a good example for any Thai teenagers which giving their own opinion on the internet, what they should write or shouldn't as the internet is a worldwide media. Moreover, it could make Thai teenagers aware and use language carefully more and more. Finally, giving opinion is a capable thing but should be written in appropriate words.

Credit: http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/186177/mark-v11-withdraws-from-show

Uncle Boonmee: Palme d'Or winner in cinema today

There are many Thai films which are on showtime today such as Tukky, 8E88, Pop star, Sorry Saranghaeyo, etc. However, the movie that's being observed mostly is "Uncle Boonmee" which just won Palme d'Or at the Cannes film festival. I think this award is the honor of Thai Cinema Association and it could be an inspiration in working hard of many Thai directors.

"Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives" was directed by Apichatpong Weerasethakul, concerning a man who is dying from kidney failure as the ghost of his dead wife returned to tend him and his long-lost son came home in the form of a furry jungle spirit. This movie takes place in the Northeast and characters speak in their own language which is Isan. Moreover, it also describes about local culture, belief, value and living of people in that area. "Uncle Boonme" got the highest honor in the world, the Palme d'Or at the Cannes film festival 2010. It makes Thai Cinema Association is kept an eye on by many viewers all over the world and makes people who are fans of Apichatpong or who don't, interest and want to see this movie. Uncle Boonmee got the innocuous 15-plus label and will be publicized on one screen at SFX Emporium for Thai people could have chance to watch this Thai honorary movie.

In my opinion, I feel very proud with this news as one of Thai people. I think this award is a pride of Thai Cinema Association absolutely and it is an honour award of Thai director as Apichatpong Weerasethakul as well. Besides that, It also makes Thai movies to be famous and attracted by many viewers all over the world to follow up on Thai movies. Not only that I tell you but I think it could an inspiration and encourage Thai teenagers who want to be the directors to work hard for success like Apichatpong.


Credit: http://www.bangkokpost.com/entertainment/movie/182494/uncle-boonmee-in-cinema-today

Bangkok voted to be the world's best city

Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand which is my hometown. I think Thailand is one of the countries which has a beautiful scenery such as Samui Island, Phukradung, Phuket Island, Doi Tung and etc. From this reason, I chose this news in order to congratulate to my beloved hometown.

Bangkok gained the result of voting as the world's best city awards from readers' survey, followed by Chiang Mai in the magazine Travel+Leisure's 2010. The survey was proceeded before the red shirt rallies in May. The others cities that ranked in the top five consisted of Florence in Italy, San Miguel de Allende in Mexico and Rome in Italy. Bangkok Governor Mr. Sukhumbhand Paribatra is glad to get this award and he will go to New York to receive the award by next week. He thinks it shows that Bangkok is still popular in sight of foreign tourists.

From this news, I am very pleased with this enormous award same as Bangkok Governor and all Thai people. I think this award shows that Bangkok is a wonderful place which foreign tourists shouldn't miss to visit. Consequently, not only it benefits to Thai's economy but it's also a pride of Thai citizen.

Credit :http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/transport/186183/bangkok-voted-world-best-city

Fines for vehicles which use BRT lanes

Nowadays, Thailand has an enormous problem of traffic congestion. Therefore, the government provided the buses which have their own lanes to solve this problem. These buses are called "BRT"(Bus Rapid Transit). Thus, whenever there are new transportation channels, the traffic law is also added undoubtedly. I chose this news because I desire that all commuters to understand and realize about the traffic law.

Since the government launched BRT, there are more than 50 motorists have been fined for using the BRT lanes which would cost about 400 to 1,000 bath without any exception. The police announced to public through various medias that personal vehicles are not allowed to use the BRT lanes because it's infraction to the traffic law. Moreover, those motorists are taking an advantage of other commuters from snatching BRT lanes as well. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration(BMA) launched a three-month free trial run of first line from Chong Nonsi to the intersection of Ratchadapisek and Ratchaphruek roads. The BMA hopes BRT servicing can encourage people to stop using their own vehicles and bring the success in solving problem of traffic congestion.

I agreed with this news as the announcement would make people know what they should and should not do as violating the traffic law is the wrong thing and people who do it must be penalized, so I chose this news and I hope it can make people who use the vehicles realize and respect the traffic law along with knowing and comprehending to it.

Credit : http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/transport/181440/police-to-fine-brt-exploiters

Comics can be a good English teacher

Most of students currently prefer to read comic books more and more, especially Manga from Japan. From this behavior of those students, it makes teachers interest to use comic books for teaching seriously. I chose this news because I think this is a good way to encourage and stimulate those students turn to interest in studying English.

This news mentioned to Western comic patterns which most of them would be formed in pocket-book size or A4 page size. Comics which are useful to improve reading and vocabulary that are Super Heroes comics. On the other hand, comics such as Dracula or Frankenstein are useful as the story lines, they can also help to improve and develop reading, writing and speaking of those students. Regarding the reading, long stories or short stories can be used in different purpose. The long stories can be useful for extensive reading and short stories can be useful in presenting vocabulary. For writing, students can use the pattern of the original ideas from some famous writers but add their own ideas or how the story going. For Speaking, when students read and understand a story, they can be requested to act out the dialogue as a radio play by adding life to it through their action.

I agree with this news as I think at present many teenagers prefer to read comics instead of reading academic books. This is a good idea to use comic books as one of medias to teach them English. This would makes students have fun in learning English and also attracts some students who do not like to learn English can improve their language skills.

Credit : http://www.bangkokpost.com/life/education/186050/taking-comics-seriously

The Intelligent Thai students won gold and silver medals at International Mathematical Olympiad

Currently, Education of Thailand has developed and sent more Thai kids to many stages of competitions. In my point of view, I see that it’s important to support talent teenagers to go beyond, not just only study and study. Thus, I chose this news because this opportunity has given a lot of chances for kids that has a great capability.

Thai students from six different secondary schools did very great job by winning one gold and five silver medals at 51st International Mathematical Olympiad competition in Kazakhstan. There are various participants in this competition and Thailand finished in the fifth place. The gold medal goes to Srinakharinwirot University Pathumwan Demonstration School which is known as the top ranked school in Thailand by Nipun Pitimana-aree. Furthermore, students from Triam-udom Suksa School and Mahidol Witthayanusorn School won the sliver medals as well.

From this news, I feel so proud on them that Thai students were able to do it too. And I think that all Thai people also have a same feeling as me. In my opinion, I think it's a right thing to support them to have a good opportunity like this in order to prove that Thai students also can win the competitions and bring successes to Thailand.

Credit : http://www.bangkokpost.com/life/education/186019/it-all-adds-up-to-success

Thongchai hard practices to play in PGA Championship

The most famous golfer in Thailand among all the other players. Thongchai Jaidee, who became the first Thai golf player to attend all the big tournaments in the same year after he had confirmed to play in PGA championship in August. He play a numerous role in the golfer profession which influenced many kids who have the dream to be a professional golfer like him to have more courage. This news article is very influential and it shows that he is trying hard to keep his rank in place.

Recently, he is one of the golfer whom remain in the top 100 of the World's golf rankings. He ranked in the 51st best golfer that's why he is able to play in the PGA championship this year. According to the news, he is trying hard to stabilize his place(50th) to get ready for the PGA champion ship in WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Ohio.

In my opinion, I agree with his attempt for working hard in order to accomplish what he planed which is to be one the top ranking. What he did can be a model to young teenagers to follow. He is the idol of all young Thai golfers because my cousin wanted to be like him. Lastly, he is hard working man in my point of view.

Credit: http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/sports/184323/thongchai-to-play-in-pga-championship

Fans surprised Paradorn Srichaphan announced to retire from professional tennis

In Thailand, there is one expert tennis player who used to be a champion of ATP Tour for 5 times. His named is Paradorn Srichaphan. He announced to the public that he was going to retire from the professional tennis. His fans were so shocked to hear that news. That is the reason why I chose this news.

After wrist injury, Paradorn Srichaphan would not be able to play an ATP event anymore because of a persistent wrist injury and he also suffered accident from motorbike racing. From that accident affected on his leg cause it's was broken. Although he could not play tennis anymore but he still in tennis professions as a coach for Captain Davis team. He was not only be a good tennis player but he also had a lot of fans that followed him all over the world. In Thailand, people know him as Thai Cultural Ambassador. Moreover, he is an idol for many Thai tennis players as he was the most successful tennis player in Thailand.

In my opinion, I regret to hear this news because he is a very good at tennis and he actually made it through the world tournament which made him famous especially for Thai people. Thus, it's that Thailand had to loss another professional tennis player “Paradorn Srichaphan”.

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