Bangkok Post Learning - Learn English from News

More+

Phuket taxi driver allegedly blocked ambulance in which patient diedA taxi driver in Phuket was charged with blocking an ambulance which was rushing a heart attack patient to hospital who died on the way.
Foreigners fined B15,000 after attacking Thai rider in PattayaTwo foreign men were fined 15,000 baht after they insulted and attacked a Thai motorcyclist working in Pattaya, leading to a public brawl.
Police seize fake brandname goods in Bangkok shopping mallPolice have arrested a Chinese man on a charge of selling counterfeit brand products and seized more than 27,000 smuggled items from a store in a shopping mall in Bangkok.
Tourists smoking and drinking in national park draw angerAn online video showing foreign tourists smoking and drinking alcohol on the open waters off Phi Phi Island in Krabi province has drawn widespread public disapproval.
Chinese suspect arrested after brutal murder in PattayaA Chinese male suspect said he killed a Thai transwoman in Pattaya because she refused to have sex with him, and then he cut open her body and removed organs because he wanted to "play" with it.
Checks underway on 700,000 Thai mobile phone numbers of foreignersAuthorities will verify the names of foreign subscribers of 700,000 mobile phone numbers before deciding whether to terminate their mobile banking services in Thailand in June, according to the minister of digital economy and society (DES).

Phuket taxi driver allegedly blocked ambulance in which patient died
Foreigners fined B15,000 after attacking Thai rider in Pattaya
Police seize fake brandname goods in Bangkok shopping mall
Tourists smoking and drinking in national park draw anger
Chinese suspect arrested after brutal murder in Pattaya
Checks underway on 700,000 Thai mobile phone numbers of foreigners

NEWS

Phuket taxi driver allegedly blocked ambulance in which patient died

A taxi driver in Phuket was charged with blocking an ambulance which was rushing a heart attack patient to hospital who died on the way.

Easy news

Foreigners fined B15,000 after attacking Thai rider in Pattaya

Two foreign men were fined 15,000 baht after they insulted and attacked a Thai motorcyclist working in Pattaya, leading to a public brawl.

Really easy news

Six dead in plane crash near Hua Hin

A small police plane crashed into the sea near Hua Hin airport on Friday morning, killing all six people onboard.

Advanced news

Heat index hits extreme levels

Temperatures hit "very dangerous" levels in Phuket on Wednesday and "dangerous" levels in Bangkok and 34 other provinces, and the heatwave was expected to continue into Thursday.

Word of the day

heat index

the "feels-like" temperature, or how hot it really feels when the relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature - from Heat index hits extreme levels
sachet

a very small plastic bag - from British overstayer busted with cocaine on Samui
legal action

the process of going to court to have something decided officially by law - from Hotlines open for building checks
vape (v)

to inhale and exhale vapour containing nicotine and flavoring produced by a device designed for this purpose - from Thailand threatens vapers with tougher legal action
poor

low quality - from Seven killed when tour bus crashes, catches fire

Flashcards

Beginner

TEST YOURSELF: Paradise reborn

TEST YOURSELF: Double agent drama

TEST YOURSELF: Three decades of music discovery

community

Teen Author Turns Rice into Climate Education

Amid the atmosphere of the 53rd National Book Fair and the 23rd Bangkok International Book Fair at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), one voice stood out — that of a 17-year-old who introduced a fresh perspective on rice through a bilingual children’s book.

Speaking up for success

A student-led YouTube channel is helping Thailand’s youth improve their English.

Empowering Youth: Ada Tieanworn’s Mission for Spinal Health

In a heartwarming tale of ingenuity and dedication, 16-year-old Phoonseeraah (Ada) Tieanworn has turned her school holiday into a nationwide movement. Fresh from Choate Rosemary Hall in Connecticut, USA, Ada spearheaded a groundbreaking series of events aimed at empowering Thai youth with critical health knowledge. Her journey, marked by passion and innovation, has reached over 900 students across nine schools in Bangkok, all empowered with the life-changing potential of the ScolioBuddy App.

Phuket taxi driver allegedly blocked ambulance in which patient diedA taxi driver in Phuket was charged with blocking an ambulance which was rushing a heart attack patient to hospital who died on the way.

Foreigners fined B15,000 after attacking Thai rider in PattayaTwo foreign men were fined 15,000 baht after they insulted and attacked a Thai motorcyclist working in Pattaya, leading to a public brawl.

Police seize fake brandname goods in Bangkok shopping mallPolice have arrested a Chinese man on a charge of selling counterfeit brand products and seized more than 27,000 smuggled items from a store in a shopping mall in Bangkok.

Tourists smoking and drinking in national park draw angerAn online video showing foreign tourists smoking and drinking alcohol on the open waters off Phi Phi Island in Krabi province has drawn widespread public disapproval.

Chinese suspect arrested after brutal murder in PattayaA Chinese male suspect said he killed a Thai transwoman in Pattaya because she refused to have sex with him, and then he cut open her body and removed organs because he wanted to "play" with it.