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Download Vaja 6.0 Thai speech synthesis software
If you would like to download the Thai speech synthesis program Vaja 6.0 (วาจา) then you should note a new download location on the NECTEC website. Downloads from NECTEC have previously been problematic for some [...]
Rocket explodes at Thai festival
This video shows a rocket (บั้งไฟแสน) exploding at the Yasothon Thai Rocket Festival 2008. This annual event is held in the Maha Chana Chai district of Yasothon province (อ.มหาชนะชัย จ.ยโสธร) of north-eastern Thailand.
Massive homemade rocket (6″ pipe)
This video shows a homemade Thai rocket constructed from 6″ diameter water pipe. The rocket is packed with propellant and then carried to the launch site by five men. It takes 365 seconds (6 minutes [...]
Homemade Thai fireworks and rockets
Several years ago I was invited by friends to stay in their small village in the north east of Thailand. My visit was memorable for many reasons not least of which was the amazing display [...]
IGCSE Thai language
Thai students studying at international schools in Thailand must study Thai language. For many students this will mean they will follow the Cambridge IGCSE First Language Thai syllabus (0518). This course is for learners whose first [...]
Bangkok Prep raises THB 432,000 for libraries
Bangkok International Preparatory and Secondary School (Bangkok Prep) raised 432,000 Baht to support the the Always Reading Caravan (ARC) and the Neilson Hays Library during the school’s annual read-a-thon event. ARC provides reading opportunities – including [...]
Bangkok to be World Book Capital
Bangkok is to be named by UNESCO as World Book Capital 2013. Activities and exhibitions are planned at the following locations: Bangkok Art and Culture Center from April 21 to November 19 Siam Paragon Shopping [...]
List of booksellers and publishers in Thailand
We have compiled this list of more than 330 publishing companies in Thailand. Please post a comment if you would like to suggest a correction/addition or report a broken link. English name Thai name Website [...]
Bangkok National and International Book Fair 2013
The 41st National Book Fair and 11th Bangkok International Book Fair 2013 runs from 29th March to 8th April inclusive. This event is usually very popular with local people for Thai-language fiction and school / [...]
International trade representative accused
Thailand’s international trade representative Nalinee “Joy” Taveesin (นลินี ทวีสิน) has been accused of holding a secret offshore company in the British Virgin Islands. According to the Guardian newspaper, Taveesin’s secretary said: She [Taveesin] strongly affirmed that [...]
A lucky date in Thailand?
Thailand observes the Buddhist calendar which means we are currently in the year 2556 BE (BE = AD + 543). Many Thai people attribute certain numbers and number patterns with good luck and today is [...]
Google Translate app for Android (works offline)
Google Translate is now available as a free app for Android smartphones making it possible to translate between more than 60 languages including Thai and English. The app allows a variety of input methods and [...]
Floating library (MV Logos Hope) now in Bangkok
The world’s biggest floating library – the MV Logos Hope – is docked at Khlong Toey Port (ท่าเรือคลองเตย) and open to visitors from now until March 11. Opening times are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. [...]
Thong Pha Phum National Park
Thong Pha Phum National Park (อุทยานแห่งชาติทองผาภูมิ) includes rich forests, mountains, rivers and waterfalls. Sharing a border with Burma (Myanmar), the park can be found in the Thai districts of Amphur Thong Pha Phum (อำเภอทองผาภูมิ) and [...]
Fewer Thai children reading and visiting libraries
Bangkok has some excellent bookstores and libraries but nevertheless cannot escape the global trend of fewer young people visiting libraries and reading books. According to The Nation, Thai children read only 5 books per year, [...]
Adult literacy in Thailand best in region
I thought it would be interesting to see how adult literacy in Thailand compares with that of neighbouring countries. The results were surprisingly good. UNICEF statistics suggest that adult literacy in Thailand is as good [...]
Download Adobe Creative Suite 2 (CS2) for FREE!
I received an email from a work colleague today letting me know that Adobe are now giving away Adobe Creative Suite 2 (CS2) for free. His email mentioned that I might need to register an [...]
Read The Hobbit book in Thai language
Since posting an article about The Hobbit (Thai language edition) we have received several emails about where to buy or borrow a copy of this book. No doubt interest has picked up since the release [...]
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Most viewed pages on Thai Wikipedia 2012
This page lists the 100 most viewed web pages on Thai-language Wikipedia in 2012. Top 10 pages on Thai Wikipedia in 2012: Page name Description View count 1. สมาคมประชาชาติแห่งเอเชียตะวันออกเฉียงใต้ Association of South East Asian Nations [...]