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Thai Month / Songkran Month April is Thai month. You might wonder, why April? The answer is April is the month of Songkran festival, which is the Thai New Year festival. The festival usually starts on 13rd of April every year. This usually continues for a week (or more!) depending on where you are; the middle parts of Thailand tend to finish later on around 25th. Many people know of Songkran as a water festival, where people come out of their homes to have water fights on the streets. We use containers (e.g. a garbage can and a bowl), to hurl water at people. This helps us to stay cool in the middle of April, when the weather is hottest and most humid. Water fights also provide a good opportunity for family members to have fun as a family. When I was a child, I remember sitting and waiting for my cousins to arrive on the first day of Songkran, and wishing Songkran could last forever! Those were the days… There is another aspect, a spiritual aspect, to the Songkran festival. The Thai people are mostly Buddhists, and they usually take this opportunity to make merit (do good deeds) at their local Wat (temple) in the early morning on the first day of Songkran. We believe in karma, and that making merit at the beginning of the year will bring luck and happiness. After we finish at the temple, we return home to be with our family, especially our elders. Then, traditionally, they bless us, and splash a Thai perfume on us, as a symbol of good fortune. After that, it is time to enjoy food, drink, and especially water fights, in order to celebrate the rest of Songkran; the best holiday in Thailand. This is going to be the third consecutive Songkran that I will miss. If you have a chance to visit Thailand, please consider joining in and getting wet during Songkran. You will have fun, learn about Thai culture, make many friends, and bring back many fun memories. I guarantee that you will not be disappointed. Thai month reminds me of the goodtime in Thailand. It is the Songkran month.
April 7, 2017
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essay, line graph The graphs illustrate the numbers of goods were transported by 4 different types of transportation in the UK between 1974 and 2002. The figures are given in per million tones. Roughly, it can be seen that transportation via using road was the most popular, followed by water, rail and pipeline methods. The number of goods transported by motors where the highest of all time. In 1990, it started at about 70, which were as twice as those were shipped by boats and trains (about 40) before rising steadily to 80 until 1994. It all so increased dramatically in the last 8 year and finished at just a little under 100 in 2002. Between 1978 and 1982, the goods transported by ships increased sharply to about 60 and remained constant until 1994 before experienced a minimal drop in 1998 and then a significant increase, during the last 4 years, ending up at about 62. In contrast, the number of good being transported by railway decreased steadily to above 30 in 1984 and faced with a fluctuate trend between 1984 and 1995 before, recovering to where it started in 1974. Finally, the number of good shipped by pipeline was the smallest number when it stared (4-5) but it had been increasing steadily over the decade to a little above 20, interestingly, not like the others, and remained the same in the rest of the time frame. hi everyone, please help me out to correct the essay
October 30, 2013
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Technology Technology improved dramatically for a decade. The demand of access to technology using in everyday life increasing sharply, which can be seen by the millions of purchased cell-phones of developing country. And in the 21st century, no one can deny that it has changed people life in many ways, especially how they interact with people in their society. However, the rising question is that has advanced technology helped to develop humankind? Or just made it worse? Personally, I believe the answer should be “yes” it has literally developed in positive ways. This is because several obvious implications among unites of society such as family, couples, and friendships.
October 11, 2013
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which way we should go (introduction) If there is a question asking me that which direction that Thailand should develop between business sectors and agriculture sectors, personally, the answer will be the agriculture sectors. Although economy in some big cities in Thailand such as Bangkok and Chiang Mai is now growing dramatically, there are still have many reasons why these sectors have to be amended, namely the prosperity of sources in Thailand, the precious ancestral knowledge of farming and consistency of culture that will be strong foundations to succeed among global world.
October 3, 2013
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Why we go to university? Nowadays, almost everyone go to university. It have been long time, at least in Thailand, that people who are able to work in a good position in a good company have to finish their degrees. In my view, going to university has a lot of advantages, namely upgrading knowledge, finding some connections and getting new experience. However, there are some drawbacks such as lacking of practical skills and improper method of learning for some people. University and college are the most perfect places for getting professional knowledge. Cutting-edge technology and new knowhow are found most in university because there are many sophisticated professors who try to research for deep and specific subjects. In addition, brand new tools and supportive equipment encourage students to learn quickly and efficiently. Moreover, being with students who have the same interests will push them to achieve their gold. Another good reason why people have to go to university is connections. Students can get some connections while there are studying. It is likely that people who attain the same class support each other when they grow up. Besides, fresh graduates might get some benefits form their alumnus by getting a good job or technical support. Student can also earn precious experiences when they are in university. There are many activities that amend students to be more mature and be ready for working life. Doing some activities such as living in a dormitory, joying a cheering club can literally improve their social skills. Being a volunteer implant a seed of good citizen for their society. This is an advantage that is beyond aspect of higher education. However, going to college does guarantee a successful life. Some say going to university lead to lack of practical skill, fresh graduates of some engineering courses, for instance, find it is difficult to deal with real problems on there working site because they just have learnt technical knowledge but not practical. What is more, some very successful people such Steep Jobs also did not finish his degree. Nevertheless, such a case is rarely to happen and most of the graduates always find jobs easier than those who do not have a certificate paper. In conclusion, I think that benefits of higher education outweighs going straight to work or serve military after finishing high school since students can get significant improvements in terms of knowledge, job opportunities and invaluable experiences.
August 14, 2013
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why people should ride a bicycle Many people think that new technology of transportation provides a lot safer standards for life. In contrast, it seems to be that new vehicles can travel more dangerously. The faster vehicles can travel the more risks for people onboard. No one cannot deny that some high-tech systems such as air bags, anti-lock system and auto break have prevented and safe people from fatal injuries when an accident happened. Nevertheless, top speed of vehicle has also risen exponentially. 50 years ago, the fasted car or the world can run at the top speed of 50 kph but a minimum top speed for a supper car is 300 kph nowadays. Thank to those engineer who are very clever in using petroleum fuel in there combustion engines, No one can survive, if the car clashes, although it has the best safety system. On the other hand, travelling by a bicycle is safer by a low speed from human muscles can prevent people from a severe accident. Moreover, in a big city, which has a lot of traffic jam, bicycle can be a very fast way to get to a destiny.
July 27, 2013
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Why don’t we treat the world by using greener types of transportation such as bicycles? Air pollution seems to be a big issue among my problems that governments are trying to solve. As everyone knows, the main cause of this redundant problem comes from combustion engines. Scientists, last year, insisted that just combustion engines alone produced almost 50 percent of the whole carbon dioxide released to our atmosphere. This leads to global warming issue, which can cause devastating disaster all around the world. Many countries have been affected by rapidly changing of environment. The United States of America, for example, in which people thought it’s was the safest place to live, just experienced a lot of deadly tornados, costing hundreds of casualties and trillions of dollars. All of this came from daily vehicles we use to commute, namely cars, buses, airplanes and ships. Moreover, traffic congestion in a big city event more intensifies people’s health. Not just carbon dioxide, dust, and other harmful chemical substances contribute causes of lung disease. Some big cities like Beijing has exceeded numbers of air pollution and people are now suffering with cloudy environment. Therefore, why don’t we treat the world by using greener types of transportation such as bicycles?
July 26, 2013
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Why we prefer old-school transportation Introduction : Why we prefer old-school transportation Since the first combustion engine had been invented, advance technology has raised standards of transportations. People can travel around the world, from a continent to one another, with in just a few hours by advanced vehicles like airplanes, high speed trains, buses and event, the cutting-age technology called “drons”. It has become faster and more comfortable. This results to globalization, in which the era we are living nowadays. However, previously, there have been too many fatal accidents caused by advanced technology since last months. A couple of plain accidents, one shorted of runway and then caught on fired, caused 3 deaths in California airport and the other skidded on runway due to collapsing of a landing gear. Furthermore, 2 derailed trains in Canada and Spain, leading to more than 200 deaths( together) made me realize to look back for old-school or obsolete transportations such as cycling, sailing and walking, since they are cleaner, safer and more enjoyable.
July 25, 2013
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my travelling plan My Travelling Plan My name is Barramee Mahayossanunt. I’m an engineer who graduated from Chiang Mai University. I have always dreamt about travel abroad since I have never been to any other countries farer than Thai neighborhood like Laos, Burma and, Malaysia. I am so interested in travelling abroad because it will make me have broader a perspective about the global world. Last month, I heard about the Working and Holiday program and I did not hesitate to apply. I think that travelling in Australia, one of the most beautiful countries in the world, will give me more experience of foreign cultures since Australia is a country that has variety of geography and also rich in culture. And another advantage of travelling in Australia is a good opportunity to improve my English skills, which is very necessary among international business nowadays. If I granted with working and holiday visa, I will go to Australia and travel to as many places as possible. The first place I want to visit is Sydney, one of the oldest cities and the center of business, because I have a cousin who lives in there. She will provide me an accommodation for a while until I am familiar with the place I will find the way to travel on my own. Moreover, starting with the big city will be easier to adapt since it is a lot more convenience to travel by public transport and look for some jobs to support my trip’s expense. The second place I am going to go is Adelaide. I heard that it is a very beautiful and peaceful city. It is not too large like Sydney and not too small like other suburb areas. I will have learnt about another side of Australia from this city. In addition, I heard that University of Adelaide has a lot of reputation in engineering courses. Therefore, it will provide me a chance to get close to and survey the university that I would like to apply in next year. Finally, I think the working and holiday is a very good program for young adult, like me, to explore the world by spending a very precious year in Australia which is one of the leaders in terms of economy, tourism, and education. People who have pasted the program will gain more experience that can perfectly use it to develop themselves and their countries. And I hope that one of them is me.
June 28, 2013
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Some Things in Common between Chaos in Brazil and Thailand Some Things in Common between Chaos in Brazil and Thailand According to “Brazilian Protesters to Take a Break as More Security Hits the Streets” On CNN ,which is a regular source of news I read almost every day, Brazilians went to street, protesting for improper allocating of money under the control of their government. The author said that the cause of problem is the financial plan that the government is going to pour in building stadiums and infrastructures to support the football world cup, which will hold in the year and upcoming Olympic Games in 2016. People became angry since many parts of organizations, including hospitalize and Education infrastructures, lack of subsidies, which used to spend all over the country. In addition, life in Brazil is becoming hash too. The higher cost of living squeezes workforce to earn more money. Students are suffering with lower education standards, as well as patients, who have to pay more money on their health care. This news reminds me to the last-2-year incident in Thailand. There were a lot of angry people occupied the road, burning a big shopping center and a lot of violence. I think the problem was the same as the problem in Brazil, which are financial and political problems, and it is another good way to develop their county. Thai governments are notorious in terms of corruption and bribery, which have happened for a long time and hard to change. However, one day, the breaking point was occurred. People uprose against the old traditional regimes. Although, we lost people and a lot of time and money to recovery the city, it has urged other Thai people to show their power and the old government system has changed in a better way. I think to demonstrate people opinion by protesting is a good right way to develop counties.
June 19, 2013
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